HELP!!! Broken Wheel Bolt
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During the switch from 18" 124s to 19" M166s, I broke the bolt (wheel lock) leaving 1/3 of an inch material
in the hole. Just ruined my day
. I tried to EZ out but the drilling went off center 
My only consolation is that I can still drive with just 4 good bolts on the right rear wheel. I have to take it to a good shop tomorrow. The pain....
in the hole. Just ruined my day
. I tried to EZ out but the drilling went off center My only consolation is that I can still drive with just 4 good bolts on the right rear wheel. I have to take it to a good shop tomorrow. The pain....
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Originally Posted by Rizbel' post='350630' date='Oct 31 2006, 11:29 AM
During the switch from 18" 124s to 19" M166s, I broke the bolt (wheel lock) leaving 1/3 of an inch material
in the hole. Just ruined my day . I tried to EZ out but the drilling went off center
My only consolation is that I can still drive with just 4 good bolts on the right rear wheel. I have to take it to a good shop tomorrow. The pain....
in the hole. Just ruined my day
. I tried to EZ out but the drilling went off center My only consolation is that I can still drive with just 4 good bolts on the right rear wheel. I have to take it to a good shop tomorrow. The pain....
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Originally Posted by Rizbel' post='350630' date='Oct 31 2006, 07:29 PM
During the switch from 18" 124s to 19" M166s, I broke the bolt (wheel lock) leaving 1/3 of an inch material
in the hole. Just ruined my day . I tried to EZ out but the drilling went off center
My only consolation is that I can still drive with just 4 good bolts on the right rear wheel. I have to take it to a good shop tomorrow. The pain....
in the hole. Just ruined my day
. I tried to EZ out but the drilling went off center My only consolation is that I can still drive with just 4 good bolts on the right rear wheel. I have to take it to a good shop tomorrow. The pain....
you must be very strong to brake the bolt, well drive slow until you fix it.good luck s**t happens when we try to do things our self
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Originally Posted by Rizbel' post='350630' date='Oct 31 2006, 06:29 AM
During the switch from 18" 124s to 19" M166s, I broke the bolt (wheel lock) leaving 1/3 of an inch material
in the hole. Just ruined my day . I tried to EZ out but the drilling went off center
in the hole. Just ruined my day
. I tried to EZ out but the drilling went off center
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Originally Posted by pinguhk' post='350683' date='Oct 31 2006, 06:51 AM
you must be very strong to brake the bolt, well drive slow until you fix it.good luck s**t happens when we try to do things our self
Repair done.
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hello, I was jsut putting my wheels on and also broke a wheel bolt, need help to remove it and find a new one, do you guys think I can drive it with 4 wheel bolts and how can i remove it since it's broken inside the wheel, thanks everyone for the help. 
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Originally Posted by bimmer530iguy' post='614220' date='Jul 2 2008, 02:46 AM
hello, I was jsut putting my wheels on and also broke a wheel bolt, need help to remove it and find a new one, do you guys think I can drive it with 4 wheel bolts and how can i remove it since it's broken inside the wheel, thanks everyone for the help.
Superman and Hancock!Rizbel, did you get your caliper stickers from Nick on as well? If so, need pics.
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='614226' date='Jul 2 2008, 03:11 AM
What kind of torque are you guys applying to these bolts!? Superman and Hancock!
Rizbel, did you get your caliper stickers from Nick on as well? If so, need pics.
Superman and Hancock!Rizbel, did you get your caliper stickers from Nick on as well? If so, need pics.
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Originally Posted by bimmer530iguy' post='614233' date='Jul 2 2008, 12:26 AM
Yea, I was jumping on it real hard, making sure it would be tightly secured, but all of a sudden I heard a snap, and I then realized that the tip broke off in the hub, so I need help on removing it, and replacing it, maybe this is a sign telling me that I need spacers. lol. Any help or suggestions on removing the bolt?