Has anyone here ever had to cut down a lug bolt?
12-11-2002, 04:57 PM
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Has anyone here ever had to cut down a lug bolt?
I bought lug bolts that are 3mm to long for my new wheels and I am wondering if I could have them cut, instead of shipping them back and buying another set? TIA.
12-11-2002, 06:39 PM
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I sanded off about 1-2mm off my wheel locks once cause they were rubbing...
I bought one of those attachments for the cordless drill and mounted a sand wheel on it. It took a while, but I only had to do two of them. If you're talking about 20 lugbolts - that's a lot of work. Unfortunately, no shop in my area wanted to do this for me - all were telling me that cutting them is going to screw up the thread and they'll become useless.
If I were you, I think I'd rather ship them back and get the correct set.
If I were you, I think I'd rather ship them back and get the correct set.
12-11-2002, 07:43 PM
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Do it quite often actually.
Never any problems. stationary sanding disc works the best. Keep a cup of water nearby as the part will get warm. Don't let it get scalding hot. Keep it cool.
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