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11-06-2014, 01:56 PM | #1 |
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Wheel nut removal (thin wall)?
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I am after something like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WHEEL-BRAC...item20ec1c2244 and wonders if somebody has used similar thing and happy to feedback on the quality? Also, can anybody recommend thin wall bolt removal? As on ispiri the space around oem bolt is very tight and I do not want to scratch them? Thanks.
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11-06-2014, 02:05 PM | #3 |
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I use this on my aftermarket wheels
http://www.burgertuning.com/BMW_prot...el_socket.html I don't know if they ship to UK. But it does work very well to protect the finish. |
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11-06-2014, 02:34 PM | #4 | ||
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Now what do you use to use this socket?
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11-06-2014, 02:39 PM | #5 |
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I use a breaker bar. Looks like this
I just keep it in the trunk. You'll need a 3/8" drive. I can't remember the length of mine, but it's either 18" or 20". You don't want to use a socket as you risk damaging the socket and it's not necessary. The breaker also comes in handy if you're working on your car and have a stubborn bolt. |
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Job done.
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11-06-2014, 05:05 PM | #9 |
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Ian, where did you get that from? Or is it a custom made?
Thanks mate
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11-06-2014, 05:05 PM | #10 |
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Breaker bar as suggested to remove and then torque wrench to tighten.
Ebay Breaker bar 311014673257 Torque wrench 331145985505 Thin walled socket 360643734637 These are the items i use and have done a fair bit of work with them. Obviously there are other options but generally get the bits along those lines |
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11-06-2014, 05:11 PM | #12 |
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Hazard Fraught sells a nice little set of wheel nut sockets
http://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-d...9781-9166.html I've seen them under other names as well probably made in the same factory in Taiwan, so you may have something similar available locally. +1 on a 18" long, 1/2" drive breaker bar and a 3" extension to make this work if you are careful a 17mm regular old chrome 6 point 1/2" drive deep socket will work in place of the fancy specific sockets just fine. |
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11-07-2014, 08:06 AM | #15 |
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+ 1, the professional range is good quality and comes with lifetime guarantee.
You get a good discount as well when using a trade card
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The Blue Spot 24in breaker bar is going for a great price. |
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