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Old 01-27-2009, 02:26 PM
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best way to unstick a rim

ok well it seems that i dont know if the rims have ever been off the hilux since 91... because they sure dont wanna come off.. i tried some pb.blast,thrust,propane heat.. and beating with a hammer..

all 6 lugnuts are off ..
anyone know and good ways to get the rim off i need to switch tims/tires cause im selling them on another 4runner.

the rims are alum stock..
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Kick the top part of the tire as hard as you can.
If not the sledge hammer hit at the top and bottom of the tire eventually works.
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stand on one foot, close yur eyes, spin around 3 times and swing the biggest hammer you got!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Hit the lip of the rim, on the back side, as hard as you can.


Can't get it? Try a bigger hammer!
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Go to your local hardware store and see if they have Mjolnir in stock. That oughta do it.
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Put the lugs back but don't tighten them. Then drive in a circle VERY SLOWLY until the wheel pops off. FYI, it makes a big scary noise when it does break free.
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Originally Posted by red87
Put the lugs back but don't tighten them. Then drive in a circle VERY SLOWLY until the wheel pops off. FYI, it makes a big scary noise when it does break free.
Are you serious? I don't know many people who like cracked rims...

Give the tire a good whack with a rubber hammer.
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Originally Posted by red87
Put the lugs back but don't tighten them. Then drive in a circle VERY SLOWLY until the wheel pops off. FYI, it makes a big scary noise when it does break free.
I'd thread the nuts on all the way, then loosen them off a couple turns. That way, you're wheel studs won't be damaged (as they would if there was a 1cm gap between the rim and the lug nut.
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yeah i think ill do that just a couple turns.. i tried with a normal hammer.. tommorow ill look for my sledge ... i kicked the crap outt he tire and nothing ... i chose to take a break because i was getting pretty mad at them.. and the -40 windchill was burning my face.
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Originally Posted by 22REw/HP
stand on one foot, close yur eyes, spin around 3 times and swing the biggest hammer you got!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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LMFAO!

The loose lug nuts and circle driving works. Like Matt said just a couple turns loose though, enough to see a thread or 2.
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ALso, if you're going to kick the rim, turn the wheel as far as possible, then kick the tire outwards. Works way better.
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install one lug nut, three turns or so, then donkey kick the hell outta the tire. Be sure not to hit the rim, it hurts like mad. If that doesn't work, use the sledge on the back of the rim (make sure you have a lug in place). just tap the edge of the rim on the inside.
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I'd say leave the lugs on, but one or two turns loose, jack up that wheel off the ground and use a small hydraulic jack between the frame and rim and put some pressure... not much... against the rim, then hit the other side with a small hammer.
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just work it dude. never give up
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i had this issue with my 91 pickup. it took about 15 minutes of good kicking on each wheel.
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sit on yet butt, and use both legs and giver a good boot or two. Like really hit it.. its fine.
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We put anti-seize on the back of the rim when we re-installed, that's not its normal application, but maybe it'll work. What have others done, aside from frequent wheel rotations?
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I still like my idea best.
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Originally Posted by abecedarian
I still like my idea best.
I like to let my inner caveman out......

Your idea would be scary! hahaha
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Call Thor.



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