So when I was removing my drivers side back tire today, I was taking out a lug and SURPRISE!!! it was apparently cross threaded so it just snapped off as it was loosened. Do i just hammer it out, or what? It'd be nice if i could have a shop fix it but I dont think its a good idea to drive there with only 4 lugs on a wheel...

 

i was driving around for a while with 4 lugs on one wheel

 

Its a pretty easy DIY. Just snag a new one, and hammer the old one out.

 

i kinda tried that, but should i have to hit it REALLY REALLY hard?
cause its in there pretty good and im just using a normal claw/framing hammer

 

yes. hit it hard. it will come

i had to replace my whole hub last year after a little lug issue (lost 4 of them on 1 wheel all at once on the highway), i took a mallet and had to go to town on the whole damn hub for about 10 mintues before it popped out

 

yeah best to go with like a 3lb hammer to do the job

 

Pretty simple. Beat out, beat in.

 

Get a sledge and it will get the job done. If you really want to take it to a shop driving with 4 lugs for a few miles isn't going to hurt anything.

 

cool.
ill just beat the **** out of it
and if i cant
ill drive it to a place to get them to remove it.
all is well =]

 

pretty much