Dumb Question - Wheels? - Land Rovers Only

Jonesy · 02-22-2005, 09:09 AM

OK I know this is dumb...

How do you get the little caps off the lug nuts on the wheels. I have a 95 classic RR with the OEM wheels.

I damaged one trying to get it off using a screwdriver - still didn't budge!!!

I didn't want to try anymore as I figured their is some trick!

Anyone know?

AdrianL · 02-22-2005, 10:21 AM

That is not the cap. That entire piece is a single lug nuts that you take off.
I made the same mistake with my wife's discovery, so don't feel so bad.

OkieRover · 02-22-2005, 10:31 AM

Let me guess what the next question is going to be......and the answer is.....

1 1/8 inch socket

I bought a break over bar and socket and leave it in my truck. The OEM tool I had is now a screw as it failed and I twisted it nearly a full turn.
Damn those impact wrenches.

troverman · 02-22-2005, 10:58 AM

Did the same thing on 95 4.0SE RR. I thought they were "protective" caps over the lugs so they would stay shiny. I just use a hammer and pound the breaker bar with socket on until the caps conform. Some are easy, some are hard. Actually there is a story here--When trying out the vehicle, the owner had just put new tires on it. Took it for a test drive, right away here this "clop-clop" noise--pull over, tire in pass rear is going flat. We get it back, and only the guy's wife is home--she needs the car. So we changed the tire for her--and ended up getting the socket stuck on one of the lug nuts! She had to drive around with the spare on with a big socket stuck to one of the nuts!

Jonesy · 02-22-2005, 11:48 AM

Now I really feel like a nutter!!

SO I tried the lug nut tool in the tool pack that came with the ol' girl and broke it!!!!! Bloody nut was on tight - yeah I turned it the right way! Now I gotta go out and buy a big socket for it!!

Thanks for the feedback guys!

AdrianL · 02-22-2005, 12:42 PM

I got one of those $39.99 electric Impact wrench from Pep boys and they worked great!!
Just my 2 cents.

Jonesy · 02-22-2005, 01:06 PM

Yeah - I converted my EAS to an onboard air supply so I am going to pick up a couple of tools to use with it! Like an impact wrench, dunno what else would be handy, I got one air pump and one air gun. That way I can use the air hammer to undo those dang wheel nuts.

OkieRover · 02-22-2005, 01:20 PM

The break over bar I bought and my 200 pounds standing on it, was superior to the strength of the impact wrench's attempt to prevent me from removing my wheels.

02-22-2005, 09:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jonesy yo mama Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 433 Gallery: 0	Dumb Question - Wheels? OK I know this is dumb... How do you get the little caps off the lug nuts on the wheels. I have a 95 classic RR with the OEM wheels. I damaged one trying to get it off using a screwdriver - still didn't budge!!! I didn't want to try anymore as I figured their is some trick! Anyone know? __________________ ONE LIFE - LIVE IT

02-22-2005, 10:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
AdrianL Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Crystal MN Posts: 162 Gallery: 0	That is the lug nuts! That is not the cap. That entire piece is a single lug nuts that you take off. I made the same mistake with my wife's discovery, so don't feel so bad.

02-22-2005, 10:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
OkieRover I'd love to be in the Rat Patrol Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Norman, Oklahoma, USA Posts: 2,963 Gallery: 3	Let me guess what the next question is going to be......and the answer is..... 1 1/8 inch socket I bought a break over bar and socket and leave it in my truck. The OEM tool I had is now a screw as it failed and I twisted it nearly a full turn. Damn those impact wrenches. __________________ Where are you? Get on the map. 2003 Discovery II SE, 1993 Range Rover LWB

02-22-2005, 10:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
troverman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 301 Gallery: 0	Did the same thing on 95 4.0SE RR. I thought they were "protective" caps over the lugs so they would stay shiny. I just use a hammer and pound the breaker bar with socket on until the caps conform. Some are easy, some are hard. Actually there is a story here--When trying out the vehicle, the owner had just put new tires on it. Took it for a test drive, right away here this "clop-clop" noise--pull over, tire in pass rear is going flat. We get it back, and only the guy's wife is home--she needs the car. So we changed the tire for her--and ended up getting the socket stuck on one of the lug nuts! She had to drive around with the spare on with a big socket stuck to one of the nuts! __________________ Current: 2005 Land Rover LR3 V8 SE w/ factory winch 1992 Land Rover Range Rover County Also current: 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 Wagon 2002 Volkswagen Eurovan GLS 1996 Ford Explorer LTD 2WD 1982 Volvo 240 GL Diesel Previous Rovers: 2000 Land Rover Discovery II SD 1995 Range Rover 4.0SE

02-22-2005, 11:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jonesy yo mama Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 433 Gallery: 0	Now I really feel like a nutter!! SO I tried the lug nut tool in the tool pack that came with the ol' girl and broke it!!!!! Bloody nut was on tight - yeah I turned it the right way! Now I gotta go out and buy a big socket for it!! Thanks for the feedback guys! __________________ ONE LIFE - LIVE IT

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02-22-2005, 12:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
AdrianL Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Crystal MN Posts: 162 Gallery: 0	Impact wrench I got one of those $39.99 electric Impact wrench from Pep boys and they worked great!! Just my 2 cents.

02-22-2005, 01:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jonesy yo mama Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 433 Gallery: 0	Yeah - I converted my EAS to an onboard air supply so I am going to pick up a couple of tools to use with it! Like an impact wrench, dunno what else would be handy, I got one air pump and one air gun. That way I can use the air hammer to undo those dang wheel nuts. __________________ ONE LIFE - LIVE IT

02-22-2005, 01:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
OkieRover I'd love to be in the Rat Patrol Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Norman, Oklahoma, USA Posts: 2,963 Gallery: 3	The break over bar I bought and my 200 pounds standing on it, was superior to the strength of the impact wrench's attempt to prevent me from removing my wheels. __________________ Where are you? Get on the map. 2003 Discovery II SE, 1993 Range Rover LWB

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