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my67C10 · 11-10-2006, 02:35 PM

i tooka rubber mallet and i was beaging the outside of the wheel as i was spinning it around and its doing nothing. what can i do to take it off without hurting anything?

Crank · 11-10-2006, 02:57 PM

Um, I would probably say a big ol' block-o-wood. Hunk of firewood, or just kick the $h!T out of it. Kick the bottom and the top should come loose, if that dont work. Get the wood like I said and chuck it at the bottom it should do the same thing. It's just kinda froze against the drum I'm sure, if it's steel then no worries, just keep beating it, be a little nicer to those aluminum wheels tho. KEEP HITTING IT. Disclaimer, Make sure there aint nothing under the vehicle including you, and make sure it wont fall off a jack while you are hitting it. Make sure it's secure
Brandon

**71swb4x4** · 11-10-2006, 02:57 PM

I have had this happen with an aluminum wheel. It was a parts car, so I pulled the whole axle, set the wheel on the ground, pulled sideways on the axle and it came off.
I had a similar problem on my Jimmy, although I was getting a tiny amount of movement, so I kept pulling back and forth until it came off.
Sometimes they are tough, keep working on it and it should come off.

jimmydean · 11-10-2006, 02:57 PM

You need a BFH. It should come off without too much issue. Maybe shoot it with some liquid wrench or something and let it sit.

Pickles · 11-10-2006, 03:02 PM

Try some wd-40 and wait for 30 minutes or so, maybe let it down till it touches the ground a little and see if it will pop loose that way. They are tough to get off sometimes.

I had one a long time ago, I had to relieve the brakes and take drum off with the wheel.

hope thats a little help,Margaret

my67C10 · 11-10-2006, 03:04 PM

liquid wrench and a BFH it is, ill go spray some liquid wrench on it (you can never have too much lube) thanks guys.

Crank · 11-10-2006, 03:06 PM

Haha. Never have too much lube

Also, if it's a rear, may wanna tap the hammer around the axle where the wheel sits on there, sometimes they freeze up there and have such tight tolerances, wont move much. Giver a squirt and beat 'er up
Brandon

alblogg · 11-10-2006, 03:30 PM

Thread about two or three above you with the same prob spray, whack, spray, whack, bigger hammer then repeat.

my67C10 · 11-10-2006, 03:35 PM

i gave it a few good kicks, and it didnt moove so i let the jack down just enough to let some pressure on it and jacked it back up and kicked it one more time and it came off. it was a layer of mud dobber nests that was holding it in place.

my67C10 · 11-10-2006, 03:36 PM

i swapped the wheels and tires off of my G/F's dads chevy luv. the wheels that where on the luv look identical to the fancy stock wheels

the c-10 had the regular hub cap wheels

b&a72 · 11-10-2006, 03:58 PM

Nothing a 10lb sledge can't fix!

bretcopsey · 11-10-2006, 04:03 PM

I had this problem with my 91 Caprice wagon-steel wheels. The conter bore of the wheel would hang up on the rotor. I would use a short piece of 2x4 and a 3lb hammer. I finally got fed up with it enough to hit the inside of the center bore with my dremmel. Shaved off just enough to free it up-then a light coat of grease.

**truckdude239** · 11-10-2006, 04:22 PM

when you put it back on put some antiseize on the hubring keeps wheel from sticking

my67C10 · 11-10-2006, 04:33 PM

when i put the other wheels on they have about 1/36th of clearance so i think it will be good. the original wheels have around 35 thousands of clearance.

BarryB · 11-10-2006, 05:04 PM

DON"T USE FORCE!!!! GET A BIGGER HAMMER!!!

Hit on the outside of the tire. Had this happen to me out in the woods. Jacked the truck up. Took a piece of firewood and SMACKED!!!!! the tire a few times and it broke loose.

cacauba · 11-10-2006, 05:21 PM

Had The Same Thing Happen Once On My K5. I Tied A Chain (big One) To The Rim And Just Kept Whipping The Chain. Seamed To Work Better Than A Hammer. Just A Different Process But Same Outcome.

11-10-2006, 02:35 PM	#1
my67C10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Porterville, CA Posts: 146	i took the lug nuts off but wheel wont come off. i tooka rubber mallet and i was beaging the outside of the wheel as i was spinning it around and its doing nothing. what can i do to take it off without hurting anything?

11-10-2006, 02:57 PM	#2
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,965	Re: i took the lug nuts off but wheel wont come off. Um, I would probably say a big ol' block-o-wood. Hunk of firewood, or just kick the $h!T out of it. Kick the bottom and the top should come loose, if that dont work. Get the wood like I said and chuck it at the bottom it should do the same thing. It's just kinda froze against the drum I'm sure, if it's steel then no worries, just keep beating it, be a little nicer to those aluminum wheels tho. KEEP HITTING IT. Disclaimer, Make sure there aint nothing under the vehicle including you, and make sure it wont fall off a jack while you are hitting it. Make sure it's secure Brandon

11-10-2006, 02:57 PM	#3
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,499	Re: i took the lug nuts off but wheel wont come off. I have had this happen with an aluminum wheel. It was a parts car, so I pulled the whole axle, set the wheel on the ground, pulled sideways on the axle and it came off. I had a similar problem on my Jimmy, although I was getting a tiny amount of movement, so I kept pulling back and forth until it came off. Sometimes they are tough, keep working on it and it should come off. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

11-10-2006, 02:57 PM	#4
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: i took the lug nuts off but wheel wont come off. You need a BFH. It should come off without too much issue. Maybe shoot it with some liquid wrench or something and let it sit.

11-10-2006, 03:02 PM	#5
Pickles Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dickson,Tn Posts: 811	Re: i took the lug nuts off but wheel wont come off. Try some wd-40 and wait for 30 minutes or so, maybe let it down till it touches the ground a little and see if it will pop loose that way. They are tough to get off sometimes. I had one a long time ago, I had to relieve the brakes and take drum off with the wheel. hope thats a little help,Margaret

11-10-2006, 03:04 PM	#6
my67C10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Porterville, CA Posts: 146	Re: i took the lug nuts off but wheel wont come off. liquid wrench and a BFH it is, ill go spray some liquid wrench on it (you can never have too much lube) thanks guys. Last edited by my67C10; 11-10-2006 at 03:04 PM. Reason: my spelling sucks

11-10-2006, 03:06 PM	#7
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,965	Re: i took the lug nuts off but wheel wont come off. Haha. Never have too much lube Also, if it's a rear, may wanna tap the hammer around the axle where the wheel sits on there, sometimes they freeze up there and have such tight tolerances, wont move much. Giver a squirt and beat 'er up Brandon

11-10-2006, 03:30 PM	#8
alblogg Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NC Posts: 62	Re: i took the lug nuts off but wheel wont come off. Thread about two or three above you with the same prob spray, whack, spray, whack, bigger hammer then repeat. __________________ '07 G6 Wife's car '00 Malibu stock, just a parts getter. '99 Blazer LT Loaded, K&N Filter, Pioneer Super Tuner,Viper '88 K1500 Cheyenne, 5.0, stock, bought new '86 Nissan 720 Trash Truck '69 C/10 step side, 307, all original, second owner, in process of restore. The person who says it cannot be done should not interrurt the person doing it. Share your knowledge. It is a way to achieve immortality. Allen- Paintman Wrenchtwister Broompusher

11-10-2006, 03:35 PM	#9
my67C10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Porterville, CA Posts: 146	Re: i took the lug nuts off but wheel wont come off. i gave it a few good kicks, and it didnt moove so i let the jack down just enough to let some pressure on it and jacked it back up and kicked it one more time and it came off. it was a layer of mud dobber nests that was holding it in place.

11-10-2006, 03:36 PM	#10
my67C10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Porterville, CA Posts: 146	Re: i took the lug nuts off but wheel wont come off. i swapped the wheels and tires off of my G/F's dads chevy luv. the wheels that where on the luv look identical to the fancy stock wheels the c-10 had the regular hub cap wheels

11-10-2006, 03:58 PM	#11
b&a72 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 682	Re: i took the lug nuts off but wheel wont come off. Nothing a 10lb sledge can't fix!

11-10-2006, 04:03 PM	#12
bretcopsey Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: dayton, oh Posts: 327	Re: i took the lug nuts off but wheel wont come off. I had this problem with my 91 Caprice wagon-steel wheels. The conter bore of the wheel would hang up on the rotor. I would use a short piece of 2x4 and a 3lb hammer. I finally got fed up with it enough to hit the inside of the center bore with my dremmel. Shaved off just enough to free it up-then a light coat of grease. __________________ My 51 project http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2285825 My 68 Camaro project http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2277404/1

11-10-2006, 04:22 PM	#13
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: i took the lug nuts off but wheel wont come off. when you put it back on put some antiseize on the hubring keeps wheel from sticking __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

11-10-2006, 04:33 PM	#14
my67C10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Porterville, CA Posts: 146	Re: i took the lug nuts off but wheel wont come off. when i put the other wheels on they have about 1/36th of clearance so i think it will be good. the original wheels have around 35 thousands of clearance.

11-10-2006, 05:04 PM	#15
BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Re: i took the lug nuts off but wheel wont come off. DON"T USE FORCE!!!! GET A BIGGER HAMMER!!! Hit on the outside of the tire. Had this happen to me out in the woods. Jacked the truck up. Took a piece of firewood and SMACKED!!!!! the tire a few times and it broke loose.



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11-10-2006, 05:21 PM	#16
cacauba STL-KKN Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Tomball, Tx Posts: 182	Re: i took the lug nuts off but wheel wont come off. Had The Same Thing Happen Once On My K5. I Tied A Chain (big One) To The Rim And Just Kept Whipping The Chain. Seamed To Work Better Than A Hammer. Just A Different Process But Same Outcome.

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