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Old 09-07-2006, 01:22 PM
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Default Scratch resistant wheel sockets

I normally don't but my tools from Harbor Freight but I just picked these up on the cheap. I noticed when I got the Z that I would have to use a standard socket to remove/tighten the lug nuts on those shiny new wheels. I already had a 1/2 drive tourque wrench so I just got the 3pc set but if you work on many other cars than your own the 7pc isn't that much more.

Cheap insurance for those uber $$$ wheels.

http://da.harborfreight.com/cpisearc...cket&Submit=Go
Old 09-07-2006, 02:09 PM
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not a bad deal for a good idea! i may look into this. thanks for the lead!
Old 09-07-2006, 03:46 PM
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I bought a 6pt deep socket then dipped it in liquid plastic, the stuff they use on tool handles to plastic coat them.
Old 09-07-2006, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by DavesZ#3
I bought a 6pt deep socket then dipped it in liquid plastic, the stuff they use on tool handles to plastic coat them.

^^ great idea
Old 09-08-2006, 08:22 AM
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if you have to use the regular sockets then you can always wrap electric tape around it from scratching the rim.
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Originally Posted by DavesZ#3
I bought a 6pt deep socket then dipped it in liquid plastic, the stuff they use on tool handles to plastic coat them.
even better idea!
Old 09-08-2006, 06:21 PM
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Only Crapsman tools for me, the Harbor Freight stuff cracks like ****!
Old 09-08-2006, 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by fahrenheit350
if you have to use the regular sockets then you can always wrap electric tape around it from scratching the rim.
Old 09-09-2006, 12:24 AM
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Originally Posted by fahrenheit350
if you have to use the regular sockets then you can always wrap electric tape around it from scratching the rim.
+1...that's what I did. Works perfectly. Easiest and most cost effective.
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Originally Posted by fahrenheit350
if you have to use the regular sockets then you can always wrap electric tape around it from scratching the rim.
but you have anodized or coated lugs like the Nismo or the Work lugs, then you may want these nylon insert bits to torque them on without scratching off the anodized color
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Cool. Those should be the industry standard for tire shops.
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An old trick is to line the socket with electrical tape. depending on how much you use the socket, or how tight you torque the bolt down, this should hold up for a while. Again, this is just a cheap and on the fly fix...
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