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
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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....![Fcuk](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/fcuk.gif)
in the hole. Just ruined my day
![Bashwall](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/bashwall.gif)
![Badbad](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/badbad.gif)
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....
![Fcuk](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/fcuk.gif)
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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....![Fcuk](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/fcuk.gif)
in the hole. Just ruined my day
![Bashwall](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/bashwall.gif)
![Badbad](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/badbad.gif)
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....
![Fcuk](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/fcuk.gif)
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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 ![Badbad](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/badbad.gif)
in the hole. Just ruined my day
![Bashwall](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/bashwall.gif)
![Badbad](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/badbad.gif)
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Originally Posted by pinguhk' post='350683' date='Oct 31 2006, 06:51 AM
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good luck s**t happens when we try to do things our self
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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. ![Frown](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/sad.gif)
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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.
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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?