Lug nuts - Land Rovers Only

Bamafan485 · 04-29-2008, 04:55 PM

is there some kind of locking mechanism that prevents you from removing the lug nuts with the factory lug wrench? It seems that there is a little space between the very outside part and the part that turns. How would you be able to change a flat tire if you can't get them off with the wrench?
Maybe I'm just a weakling.

auwesman · 04-29-2008, 05:19 PM

No locking mechanism, but the lug wrench that comes with these trucks SUCKS. Mine is in the shape of an "S" hanging on my garage wall.
Buy a nice large torque wrench, or a lug wrench (shaped like an X ).
Makes taking lugs off MUCH easier. My factory wrench is not only shaped like an "S" but the face bent open as well so it won't even hold onto the lugs anymore. Good thing I broke it while rotating tires and not trying to change a flat!

Bamafan485 · 04-29-2008, 05:27 PM

so you think i should be able to get them loose with a better lug or torque wrench?

auwesman · 04-29-2008, 05:36 PM

Definantly. I used to have to stand on my factory one (probably why it's "S" shaped). I went out and bought the X shaped lug wrench and now can get them off no problem. The problem I was having was the face of the wrench had opened up, so it would slip when I would try to turn it.

A long tourch wrench will give you more leverage. The X lug wrench allows you to push and pull at the same time giving you much more force.

stolenheron · 04-29-2008, 05:46 PM

i've got the factory and the X style lug wrenchs in my toolbox in the back of my rover. always have a backup.

Bamafan485 · 04-29-2008, 05:57 PM

well i stood on my factory one and it still didnt want to come loose. I'll try again and get a new wrench.

04-29-2008, 04:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bamafan485 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL...God's Country Posts: 112 Gallery: 9	Lug nuts is there some kind of locking mechanism that prevents you from removing the lug nuts with the factory lug wrench? It seems that there is a little space between the very outside part and the part that turns. How would you be able to change a flat tire if you can't get them off with the wrench? Maybe I'm just a weakling. __________________ Will Akins '99 Discovery Series II '02 BMW X5 girlfriend's

04-29-2008, 05:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
auwesman '00 DII Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 223 Gallery: 0	No locking mechanism, but the lug wrench that comes with these trucks SUCKS. Mine is in the shape of an "S" hanging on my garage wall. Buy a nice large torque wrench, or a lug wrench (shaped like an X ). Makes taking lugs off MUCH easier. My factory wrench is not only shaped like an "S" but the face bent open as well so it won't even hold onto the lugs anymore. Good thing I broke it while rotating tires and not trying to change a flat! __________________ '00 DII '07 Toyota Taco War Eagle!

04-29-2008, 05:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bamafan485 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL...God's Country Posts: 112 Gallery: 9	so you think i should be able to get them loose with a better lug or torque wrench? __________________ Will Akins '99 Discovery Series II '02 BMW X5 girlfriend's

04-29-2008, 05:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
auwesman '00 DII Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 223 Gallery: 0	Definantly. I used to have to stand on my factory one (probably why it's "S" shaped). I went out and bought the X shaped lug wrench and now can get them off no problem. The problem I was having was the face of the wrench had opened up, so it would slip when I would try to turn it. A long tourch wrench will give you more leverage. The X lug wrench allows you to push and pull at the same time giving you much more force. __________________ '00 DII '07 Toyota Taco War Eagle!

04-29-2008, 05:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
stolenheron 2004 Discovery II driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fort Myers, Florida Posts: 1,578 Gallery: 6	i've got the factory and the X style lug wrenchs in my toolbox in the back of my rover. always have a backup. __________________ 2004 Discovery II SE7 - My Ride 2006 LR3 SE - Dad's Ride

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04-29-2008, 05:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
Bamafan485 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL...God's Country Posts: 112 Gallery: 9	well i stood on my factory one and it still didnt want to come loose. I'll try again and get a new wrench. __________________ Will Akins '99 Discovery Series II '02 BMW X5 girlfriend's

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