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Old 09-30-2003, 07:34 AM
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Default plastic socket inserts for lug nuts...

i am so tired of ruining the chrome on my lugs from the use of the 4 way or impact wrench...
has anyone used these or any similar products?
i am told by the people at Ken-Tool that these are available at NAPA as well as CarQuest... http://www.kentool.com/Wrenches_SocketInserts.htm
Old 09-30-2003, 01:18 PM
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Default Re: plastic socket inserts for lug nuts... (SIGNGUY)

Plastic inserts will work but the ones I had didn't last long. I'm using aluminum sockets. They're expensive but they work well. Eastwood used to carry them but stopped. Manufacturer is Ozat, I believe, in Israel. You'll have to source them from an industrial supplier. I got mine at Newman Tools in Montreal. I see they've got an address in Hartford, CT as well.
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Default Re: plastic socket inserts for lug nuts... (SIGNGUY)

I hope my local NAPA has them. I just got a set of new lugs for my '78. I've been using freezer bags in the socket now. Snap-On sells coated sockets, but $$$. These should be cheap.
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Default Re: plastic socket inserts for lug nuts... (mvftw)

i ordered mine today and they will be here tomorrow...
the 35611# came right up in the NAPA computer...
they are $6.99...cheap enough! (youve got to buy the set)
i also bought a whole new set of lugs today as well...
as a matter of fact i spent over $4000 on the vette today!
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