Lug nut Socket
Has anyone tried a non marring lug nut socket on the GT4's wheel that they can recommend??
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Right here, hands down:
Amazon.com: Sunex 284319 1/2-Inch Drive 19-mm Extra Long Thin Wall Wheel Protector Impact Socket: Home Improvement
.Impact-compatible, thin wall, plastic sheath on the outside to protect the wheel (removable in case it makes the socket too thick, though not an issue on the GT4 wheels), and long enough that you won't even need an extension -- what more can you ask for? The paint finish is gorgeous, but it's also only about a micron thick, so expect it to start chipping right away, but other than that I love these sockets. I also have the blue 17mm version for the M3 I just traded in and my wife's Mini, and if you have a need for that size as well as a 21mm, they sell a 3-piece set here: . The product image makes it look like these sockets aren't the extra long variety, but the part numbers they quote are the extra long version, so I assume that's what you'd get, but not having bought the set myself I can't be sure. |
Highly rated and is cheaper, but I don't believe it's designed for impact wrenches. It's all a matter of choice. I personally don't use anything other than a manual torque wrench on wheels. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...ff1d2dd0bd.jpg |
Originally Posted by IrishAndy
(Post 12750875)
The Titan 21092 also works well on the GT4.
Highly rated and is cheaper, but I don't believe it's designed for impact wrenches. It's all a matter of choice. I personally don't use anything other than a manual torque wrench on wheels. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...ff1d2dd0bd.jpg |
Originally Posted by jphughan
(Post 12750898)
I only use manual torque wrenches as well. That looks like a perfectly good socket, although I can't help but notice that yours isn't nearly as long as mine. :cool: (Seriously though, I'd be surprised if you were able to hold a torque wrench or breaker bar at a 90-degree angle on the rear wheels without an extension if you were using that socket.)
Originally Posted by IrishAndy
(Post 12750875)
The Titan 21092 also works well on the GT4.
Highly rated and is cheaper, but I don't believe it's designed for impact wrenches. It's all a matter of choice. I personally don't use anything other than a manual torque wrench on wheels. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...ff1d2dd0bd.jpg :p |
Remember old 911s had aliuminm lug nuts. I had a scocket called Soft Scocket . It was metal with an nylon liner on the inside of the scocket. Worked well but wore out quickly.
That was before they figured out it was cheaper to use a bolt. Even though a stud and nut is better and stronger. Carl |
Originally Posted by jphughan
(Post 12750898)
I only use manual torque wrenches as well. That looks like a perfectly good socket, although I can't help but notice that yours isn't nearly as long as mine. :cool: (Seriously though, I'd be surprised if you were able to hold a torque wrench or breaker bar at a 90-degree angle on the rear wheels without an extension if you were using that socket.)
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I use my fingers. That way I'm absolutely certain no harm will be done. :thumbsup:
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Originally Posted by neanicu
(Post 12751064)
I use my fingers. That way I'm absolutely certain no harm will be done. :thumbsup:
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Originally Posted by nxfedlt1
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Originally Posted by nxfedlt1
(Post 12751248)
I have been using this for more than 7 years. Great price, great quality and impact compatible. But I wish it's a little bit longer (1-2mm longer) for rear wheels with more concavity. |
I have this from HF:
http://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-d...-pc-69781.html I know, it's HF, but the quality seems fine, and looks exactly like the other sockets shown in this thread. Not that you need 7 sockets! I only use the gold one... |
i bought this set,comes with spare nylon covers. carl
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...3834_200643834 |
I have the torque wrench and lug nut kit from Famex
Very good quality, but not a Hazet of course https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...1327c21f5a.jpg |
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