Hey guys, I'm sure someone out there can point me to a solution. I stripped the key to my wheel locks. There is about 3/4" of exposed bolt I can leverage to get it out. I don't care about damaging the bolt, but obviously want to avoid damaging my wheels. I took a photo of one of the other bolts for reference. Is there a tool or trick available to get it out?

 

Since you have an example part to copy, have a tool made which snugly fits the features in the
existing part- those 4 slots in the lug. If your new tool can engage the openings in the remaining lug, clear the protruding stud and be long enough to allow getting a wrench on it, you have a chance of getting the part out. Tool you have made would need to be hardened steel and have a feature on the opposite end to get a 3/8 drive in place. Spritz some WD-40 on the threads, as well, and give it time to work. Good luck.

 

Thanks. But, I'm hoping to find something that will dig into the stud so I can twist it out.

 

ive recently gotten a half lug bolt out by tapping them thru the "other" side. it takes a lot of tapping and patience. but i did it! or else i wouldn't know how much better the rad bolts seems to be. i would think that a locking one would be similarly urged out? but i'm guessing. gl with it bo..its a hassle for sure

 

If you could protect the wheel weld another bolt to striped stud/bolt. The taping idea would work with effort . Could tap a hole on front and try jb weld a bolt in to remove.

 

I was thinking JB weld as well.

 

Thanks for everyone's input! I have been researching for the past two hours and just ordered the "Assenmacher 203 7 Piece Stud Extactor Set." It looks like it may do the trick. If not, they look like cool tools to have on hand ! I will report back.

 

Yes you could weld a stud to a nut and jb weld nut to stuck stud/bolt. Just saw your post Aslan that tool should do the trick good luck.

 

Hey Mark! Didn't realize that was you at first due to your ADD avatar change . PITA for sure, but I was just gonna remove my front bumper to clean my radiators, so it was not critical. Now, on to clutch research since mine was slipping for the first time EVER today!

 

Go to Lowes and pick up one of the bolt grip sets.

http://www.lowes.com/Search=irwin+bo...tt=irwin+bolt#!

 

cutting torch! I've done it, absolutely no damage to the aluminum wheel if you are careful.

 

I saw that, but looks like it's for nuts and bolt heads, not bare studs.

 

I have had success using a smaller socket that you will hammer until it gets super stuck. You can even apply jbweld inside the socket to ensure cold weld.

Obviously the socket will not be usable afterwards.

 

sorry, just thought folks might like to see the botanical gardens next door

the tapping bolt thing might be best left to a wheel shop. the clutch well... sambo of course lol. good luck with them both now!

 

Did you pose for that Mark lol.