Well, that was fun...

"whoarder is tellurium" (whoarder) 08/27/2016 at 20:51 • Filed to: DIY, Jeep

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On my “heep” project Jeep, it appears the rear wheels tried to “weld” themselves to the rotors. After my battle with destroyed lugnuts, I had to use a bottle jack with lots of applied pressure to pop the wheels off both sides of the axle. Freaking crazy.

Dremel to the rescue...

dogisbadob > whoarder is tellurium 08/27/2016 at 20:55

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Centric Premium rotors have a black coating that stops the rust :)

MM54 > whoarder is tellurium 08/27/2016 at 20:56

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Put some fluid film on the inside of the wheels (where it touches the hub) before you put it back together. I don’t own any vehicles with this issue, but I’ve seen it before and can’t imagine the fluid film wouldn’t help.

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > whoarder is tellurium 08/27/2016 at 21:00

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Anti-seize thin coating on the surface o the hub

whoarder is tellurium > MM54 08/27/2016 at 21:00

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The drivetrain on this thing has been pretty neglected. I’d never let any vehicle of mine get this bad.

To note: Its also survived numerous Minnesota winters for over 200k miles and since 1995.

whoarder is tellurium > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas 08/27/2016 at 21:01

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I may need to get some different wheels in general. This Jeep has seen some things.

Alfalfa > whoarder is tellurium 08/27/2016 at 21:04

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Happens more often then you may think. Penetrating oil, deadblow hammer, and patience is generally the way to go in my experience.

whoarder is tellurium > Alfalfa 08/27/2016 at 21:07

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Yeah, I’m pretty sure I was cutting through road salt and corroded aluminum wheel.

Not good.

bweasels > whoarder is tellurium 08/27/2016 at 21:09

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Maybe build it a pedestal for surviving for so long?

Die-Trying > whoarder is tellurium 08/27/2016 at 21:17

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my truck does this almost every time i have to change the tire........ i have a 30# hammer for JUST this reason........ hit the tire, next to the rim, rotate about a third, and maybe once more.........wheel comes flying off....... the struggle is real.........

Alfalfa > whoarder is tellurium 08/27/2016 at 21:26

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Yeah I’m in Utah, the snow and road salt can do a number. Aluminum wheel on steel rotor, add salt, and boom.

Forge Crown Victor! > whoarder is tellurium 08/27/2016 at 22:48

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I used to work for the local Volvo dealer as a tech and Volvos are the worst I have yet to come across. After 20K miles the wheels are stuck on to the point you have to use force. Usually I use a rubber mallet and strike the rim at the bead on the inside with about half of my strength. Remember to keep at least 1 wheel bolt/nut screwed in about half. Strike, rotate, strike, rotate usually after 3 or 4 whacks it comes off and the bolt/nut holds it from falling onto the ground. clean the hub with a wire wheel/brush and treat with either anti-seize compound or high-temp (disc brake) wheel bearing grease. A tinning brush is the perfect application tool. Re-torque the lugs, and the next service or problem it takes a minor smack of the palm (or less) to get it off again.

Alfalfa > Forge Crown Victor! 08/28/2016 at 02:42

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Can confirm, my 850 is the worst for fused wheels.

StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8 > whoarder is tellurium 08/29/2016 at 09:02

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Aren’t Heeps fun?