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Old 09-01-2007, 09:53 AM
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Anyone have a special tool or method for lug nut removal?

Whenever I use my impact with a 21mm deep socket to remove my lugnuts, the shaft of the lugnut gets beat and battered from the rotation and vibration of the impact gun and socket.

Is there a special method or tool for this kind of application?

I tried...
wrapping the socket with a towel but the shaft was just too snug for it
various settings

Any ideas, suggestions, opinions?

mods: I know I posted this in the wheel/tire section...I posted here as well for more attention since this forum gets more visits.
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Old 09-02-2007, 08:16 PM
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Are you kidding me? They do make these things called lug wrenches. Either your socket is worn out causing excess damage or you don't know how to hold the gun. IMO
 
Old 09-02-2007, 08:21 PM
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The wrench in the back of my car sitting next to the jack works wonders for me.
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Old 09-03-2007, 05:33 PM
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I just use a "4-way"
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Old 09-03-2007, 06:02 PM
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i hate it when my shaft gets beaten
 
Old 09-03-2007, 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by TurtleHead
Are you kidding me? They do make these things called lug wrenches. Either your socket is worn out causing excess damage or you don't know how to hold the gun. IMO
what he said.
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Old 09-03-2007, 06:53 PM
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Old 09-03-2007, 07:06 PM
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^^ What Matt said
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Old 09-04-2007, 03:59 AM
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If the gun is giving you problems bro, just use a wrench to break the lugs free before using the gun. It's more work but it solves your problem.
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Old 09-04-2007, 11:15 AM
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If I cant crack the nut i get a four way and that long pole from behind the firewall. I slide the pole onto the four way and give it an ever so gentle nudge and the nut usually moves under that kind or leverage. As a matter of fact I use the same method for any frozen nuts of bolts I encounter when taking apart a third gen.
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Old 09-05-2007, 04:50 AM
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Originally Posted by DasYears
i hate it when my shaft gets beaten
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Old 09-07-2007, 04:13 PM
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this sucks ? kick whoever put it on so tight in the rear end!
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Old 09-07-2007, 04:35 PM
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lift some weights and use the stock lug wrench and dont be lazy
 
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Use some anti-seize when you get them off. Then, use a torque wrench to ensure the lugs are tightened evenly.
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