cenetr cap problems

Raist103

Raist103

Engine Killer, iPhone Killer, Lawnmower Killer
anyone know how to take the center caps off when they are stripped in one direction? i can lossen 1/4 turn and tighten back up but any further and it skips and will not lossen. only on the back 2 though. key stripped or cap nuts?

anyone in the south nj area want to meet up tonight so i can try yours call me 856-264-3392 since i wanted to put my new rims on jeffs ty for the swap meet tomorrow.

thanks see ya
don
 
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kwick6

Donating Member
I had this happen on both front rims. Took forever to get bolts out. I went and got some allen head bolts, so I don't have to mess with it ever agian.

If you can get them out, you might even be able to get a replacement set through McGard(?) for free.

If you decide to replace them, be sure to remove them yourself in the future, anytime you might take your truck in where they need to pull off the wheels.
 
SY2932

SY2932

Administrator
Sounds like time for an easy out :-? . If you try to get another set through McGard, the part number is #03717. DO NOT go to a "stealership" for these as they will gladly charge you almost $100 for a set :eek: ! If you opt to go the unsecured route after you get them out, the thread for the center cap bolt is M10-1.50X30mm. HTH's

Mike Campbell
 
steve-o

steve-o

Member
i thought about using an easy-out on mine but opted to drill them out instead. i center punched the head of the bolt first, started with a small bit then worked my way up. you won't have to drill too deep either. the head of the bolt will come off and so then will the cap. i was carefull not to drill into the cap itself. then you can remove the rest of the bolt with pliers or vise grips if need be.
 
InvisiBill

InvisiBill

Active member
FYI, McGard will send you warranty replacement bolts and key if you send your scraps back to them. I'll see if Twins can post their 800 number, as he just did this a couple months ago...
 
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