what place takes off lugs???
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Re: Re: Re: what place takes off lugs???
Originally posted by Hondaman
I like to be able to get mine off with a hand lug wrench. I also make sure that my mom or GF can get them off if they have to, without bouncing up and down on the lug wrench.
It's all a matter of oppinion. I've had no problems with mine in the last 10 years. (rotors or wheels coming loose.)
Just make sure you have lifetime warranty on the ratchet. I've seen more than one come in to the store I worked at with stripped gears because of that reason. Also, sockets are not meant to take that kind of torque, so use an impact socket if you do that. I've also seen more than one split socket come back.
If you have a lifetime warranty, go at it.
I like to be able to get mine off with a hand lug wrench. I also make sure that my mom or GF can get them off if they have to, without bouncing up and down on the lug wrench.
It's all a matter of oppinion. I've had no problems with mine in the last 10 years. (rotors or wheels coming loose.)
Just make sure you have lifetime warranty on the ratchet. I've seen more than one come in to the store I worked at with stripped gears because of that reason. Also, sockets are not meant to take that kind of torque, so use an impact socket if you do that. I've also seen more than one split socket come back.
If you have a lifetime warranty, go at it.
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Re: Re: Re: what place takes off lugs???
Originally posted by Hondaman
I like to be able to get mine off with a hand lug wrench. I also make sure that my mom or GF can get them off if they have to, without bouncing up and down on the lug wrench.
I like to be able to get mine off with a hand lug wrench. I also make sure that my mom or GF can get them off if they have to, without bouncing up and down on the lug wrench.
Originally posted by Hondaman
Just make sure you have lifetime warranty on the ratchet. I've seen more than one come in to the store I worked at with stripped gears because of that reason. Also, sockets are not meant to take that kind of torque, so use an impact socket if you do that. I've also seen more than one split socket come back.
If you have a lifetime warranty, go at it.
Just make sure you have lifetime warranty on the ratchet. I've seen more than one come in to the store I worked at with stripped gears because of that reason. Also, sockets are not meant to take that kind of torque, so use an impact socket if you do that. I've also seen more than one split socket come back.
If you have a lifetime warranty, go at it.
I have a simple Craftsman set that's served my brother and I well for about 6 years now. I've done quite a few things with them (including numerous suspension swaps on several cars and my own engine swap) and they'll take a lickin' and keep on tickin'. But I know where you're coming from. I did have an old cheapy no name ratchet fail once a long time ago. 80 lb-ft really isn't really all that bad though.
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Re: Re: what place takes off lugs???
Originally posted by agent87
What kind of lug nuts do you have? Why are you using a 13/16" socket? Shouldn't you use either a 3/4" or 19mm?
What kind of lug nuts do you have? Why are you using a 13/16" socket? Shouldn't you use either a 3/4" or 19mm?
i use that one because i was/am using really old lugs..from like the 40s...they are really wierd....i have new ones..but cant put the rest on.
i really cant take it back to the place...they wont do shit...
so what place will take them off? a tire shop..
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Re: Re: Re: what place takes off lugs???
Originally posted by crucial Si-T
so what place will take them off? a tire shop..
so what place will take them off? a tire shop..
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Re: Re: Re: Re: what place takes off lugs???
Originally posted by Hondaman
Yup, pretty much any tire shop will be able to do it. Otherwise if you have a buddy with an impact wrench, you can do it yourself.
Yup, pretty much any tire shop will be able to do it. Otherwise if you have a buddy with an impact wrench, you can do it yourself.
the old lugs are really gay..and use a key for all..like a lug lock...all it will do is strip the lug..
and someone asked if they are crossed threaded...no they arent..i can easily get them out with a socket but that is a bitch and waste of money...