 Socket/wrench for chrome lug bolts..., Any recommendations? |
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| 914zim |
 Apr 7 2004, 09:47 AM
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Still pretty clueless...  Group: Members Posts: 221 Joined: 29-July 03 From: New Berlin, WI Member No.: 962  |
Dudes:
I am going to be putting on my brand new chrome lug bolts this weekend when I get my new tires put on (woo-hoo!!). Where can I find a good (soft?) socket of lug wrench that will not marr/scratch up my new lug bolts? I saw the 22mm one from PP, but it's not recommended for steel (chrome) bolts, only aluminum. Any thoughts? Thanks! Andy... |
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| Joe Bob |
Apr 7 2004, 09:57 AM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
That's all there is....if you wanna be anal about yer nutz....not that it's a BAD thing....use a speed wrench to install then a 6 point socket on a torque wrench.....never use a air tool. The "soft" socket is simply a plastic isnsert inside a larger diameter socket....no great shakes.
Now POLISHED nutz, they can always be buffed on a wheel and look great.... |
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| seanery |
Apr 7 2004, 06:57 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,852 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
there's a guy on ebay that sells a kit of 3 sockets. They are pretty nice. Price was good too.
My Auction He doesn't have any listed, but it might be worthwhile to email him to see if he has more. |
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| 914zim |
Apr 8 2004, 05:56 AM
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Still pretty clueless... Group: Members Posts: 221 Joined: 29-July 03 From: New Berlin, WI Member No.: 962 |
Thanks fellas.
Seanery: I just emailed the guy... thanks! Did you get yours get? Andy... |
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| JeffBowlsby |
Apr 8 2004, 05:58 AM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,507 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None 
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Then there is the 914club trick of just putting a sandwich baggie over the nut and using a standard socket...
Protects the surfaces just the same... |
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| seanery |
Apr 8 2004, 07:20 AM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,852 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
Andy,
I do have mine. I'm just waiting for my polished fuchs wheels back to put 'em on. |
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| tat2dphreak |
Apr 8 2004, 10:07 AM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
I know this is sorta OT... but does anyone know where to get some decent lug bolts, I just need something that's not hideous or too short... the PO put one of those bugpack "stud kits" on mine... they are too short IMHO...
Discount tire gave me some freebies for my last car, but I was also buying a tire from them... the tires are good on this car, and I don't want to buy tires just to get freebie lug bolts long enough (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| 914zim |
Apr 8 2004, 11:14 AM
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Still pretty clueless... Group: Members Posts: 221 Joined: 29-July 03 From: New Berlin, WI Member No.: 962 |
tat2dphreak:
You can have my old set once I change to the new ones (maybe this weekend). I have Mahle rims and the bolts are the long ones. They are all in good shape too. I was going to put them up for sale on eBay, but if you could use 'em, they're yours. Let me know if you're interested. Andy... |
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| tat2dphreak |
Apr 8 2004, 11:27 AM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(914zim @ Apr 8 2004, 11:14 AM) tat2dphreak: You can have my old set once I change to the new ones (maybe this weekend). I have Mahle rims and the bolts are the long ones. They are all in good shape too. I was going to put them up for sale on eBay, but if you could use 'em, they're yours. Let me know if you're interested. Andy... definately interested dude! PM me when you are ready, we'll work out something that helps us both! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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