Just need to vent...

Discussion in 'Fred's House of Pancakes' started by Mendel Leisk, Jul 6, 2022.

  1. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    no, but if I did, I'd see a doctor. :eek:
     
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  2. rjparker

    rjparker Tu Humilde Sirviente

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    The problem is corrosion inside the chrome cap of a 2 piece lug nut. Probably caused by salt on the roads.

    Replace with 1 piece lug nuts and it won't happen again.
     
    #3342 rjparker, Mar 7, 2026 at 9:40 PM
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    Lugnuts swelling...

    When I had the mumps. So do not need a vaxx
     
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    Thanks! I'll have to look into those. I got my second set from a Toyota dealer, hence why it happened again I assume.