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Old Jan 17, 2002 | 03:57 PM
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CAN'T FIND MY LUG NUT SOCKET. FOUND THE LOCKING SOCKET. WHERE MIGHT IT BE AND IF I DON'T HAVE ONE WHAT SIZE SHOULD I BUY. WANT TO TAKE WHEELS OFF TO POLISH AND CLEAN FENDER WELLS. I HAVE A 2001 COUPE. THANKS. :confused:
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Old Jan 17, 2002 | 04:33 PM
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It's a 19mm if I remember correctly. It doesn't come with the car.
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Old Jan 17, 2002 | 04:44 PM
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3/4" is within .002" of being the same as 19mm, so it will work just fine. :yesnod:
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Old Jan 17, 2002 | 04:51 PM
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Red01Coupe),

I'd reccommend that when you buy your socket that you get a 6 point instead of a 12 point.

Good luck.
Mark
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Old Jan 18, 2002 | 12:37 PM
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Get a 4-way lug wrench. Makes it much easier and faster.
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Old Jan 18, 2002 | 01:32 PM
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Get a 4-way lug wrench.
and a torque wrench. You want to make sure the nuts are torqued properly.
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Old Jan 18, 2002 | 01:37 PM
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Also consider spending about 10 bucks to order a spare socket for the locks, in case you lose the original.

Guess how I decided that I needed a spare.....

Hide'em in the car where a wheel thief can not quickly find them.
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