Lug Wrench set up
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Lug Wrench set up
I recently purchased a lug wrench for my 87 vert. It came with brackets to put behind the seat on the floor. I need a picture on how it is set up because I tried installing it before and for the life of me couldn't figure out why it wasn't working. If someone could post a pic I would greatly appreciate it! 
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The lug wrench for my 87 coupe is in the passernger sider rear storage compartment. It sits on side wall of the compartment next to the right side wheel.
I don't think the lug wrench went behind the driver's seat until 91-92 or so. My 92 vert had the wrench behind the driver's seat.
I don't think the lug wrench went behind the driver's seat until 91-92 or so. My 92 vert had the wrench behind the driver's seat.
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The lug wrench for my 87 coupe is in the passernger sider rear storage compartment. It sits on side wall of the compartment next to the right side wheel.
I don't think the lug wrench went behind the driver's seat until 91-92 or so. My 92 vert had the wrench behind the driver's seat.
I don't think the lug wrench went behind the driver's seat until 91-92 or so. My 92 vert had the wrench behind the driver's seat.
Last edited by 87vette; Mar 23, 2007 at 09:44 AM.
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I did that. To me it was a no brainer but I got two different size brackets. One was smaller than the other since the ends of the lug wrench differ in size. I proceeded as you said but to me it seems to be a sloppy fit and doesn't hold it well enough.
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i dont have a camera. how about posting a picture of how you have it mounted and lets see how we can help. i forgot. 88 on up has longer bolts on rear track. try tightening rear track bolts a little, or puting rubber under brackets, or just bend brackets.
Last edited by 5pinball; Mar 23, 2007 at 09:44 PM.
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Im aware that the 88 has the longer bolts and was also told it will still work with the shorter bolts. My problem is probably with the brackets. I will take a pic tmw and see what you all come up with.
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Thanks for the picture! I see in your pic that the lug wrench is not completely flush on one side upon laying down. Its at an angle. Is that the proper way to do it? The reason I ask is because I was trying to make it sit flush whereas the brackets would lift at a angle.
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Ok well I was able to put the bracket over the wrench as shown in the owners manual but the smaller bracket is not going on like I want it to. Any ideas for a fix on this?
