Lug Nut Sockets
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Burning Brakes
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From: Frisco TX
Lug Nut Sockets
What does everyone use for the lug nut sockets?
I have the Black Painted wheels on my GS so I assume I would need one that has a plastic sleeve to protect the paint?
What size are they? I did a search and I think they are 19mm?
Thanks in advance for your help.
I have the Black Painted wheels on my GS so I assume I would need one that has a plastic sleeve to protect the paint?
What size are they? I did a search and I think they are 19mm?
Thanks in advance for your help.
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Harbor Freight has these: https://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-...-pc-69781.html
I have a similar set that I bought from them years ago. Work fine.
I have a similar set that I bought from them years ago. Work fine.
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Harbor Freight has these: https://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-...-pc-69781.html
I have a similar set that I bought from them years ago. Work fine.
I have a similar set that I bought from them years ago. Work fine.
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If you can find some deep sockets with a plastic insert, go with those. And 19mm is the size.
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The problem with impacts is that everyone I've ever seen who use them to remove nuts, also use them to put the nuts back on... and, yes, I've had one or two that were done without my approval that caused the lug-bolt to twist off the next time the shop removed the nuts... or, tried to. No more! 
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I took a 19mm Deep Impact Socket and wrapped plastic/vinyl tape around the outside
accomplishing the same thing as buying a complete set that you WONT USE.......
Just wrap a regular 19mm Deep Socket with TAPE ???
Not Rocket Science
accomplishing the same thing as buying a complete set that you WONT USE.......
Just wrap a regular 19mm Deep Socket with TAPE ???
Not Rocket Science
