PSA....change out your factory lug nuts before it is too late 31k miles

[GCATX]

Damn you all! I just ordered a milwaukee 1/2" impact wrench, grinder, and wet/dry shop vacuum and a couple 6 amp/hour batteries. They'll work with the few other M18 tools I have.

I also have some ancient milwaukee 18v stuff, but run on the old battery style. Current batteries don't hold charge very well anymore. Oof.

 

[txgunsntrucks]

nice. you'll wonder where it's been all your life the first time you take your tires off.

 

[costnsg]

People, in general, have a habit of complaining about everything. Ford is one of multiple manufacturers to use capped lug nuts. It's not a Ford exclusive design.

According to the tire store I frequent, your information is spot on. The tire store staff told me when I complained about my factory lug nuts bulging that there are multiple car brands who have a similar design. They keep aftermarket nuts on hand to replace not only Ford, but others as well. They normally inform their customers when the nuts get too large to accept a 21mm socket. In my case that didn't happen, and I figured it out when I needed to change a flat.

 

[zemuron99]

According to the tire store I frequent, your information is spot on. The tire store staff told me when I complained about my factory lug nuts bulging that there are multiple car brands who have a similar design. They keep aftermarket nuts on hand to replace not only Ford, but others as well. They normally inform their customers when the nuts get too large to accept a 21mm socket. In my case that didn't happen, and I figured it out when I needed to change a flat.

People, in general, have a habit of complaining about everything. Ford is one of multiple manufacturers to use capped lug nuts. It's not a Ford exclusive design.

You're probably both right. Not a Ford exclusive design, but most ppl go to tire stores to have this work done, and to them it's all transparent...they don't see the issue (if they even bother to have tires rotated). When they get a flat it's either fix-a-flat or a call to AAA, so again the issue that may be compounding isn't seen first hand by them. Only those enough smart and truck-savvy enough to want to do this work can see the issue first hand.

 

[isis]

Here is a pic of the locking design that I do not recommend. If they they are overtorqued, they can shear where the cross sectional area is reduced in the middle, then you have a project to drill out the lug bolt (times 9 in my case). Trust me that operation is not for the faint of heart.

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Pretty sure I’ve installed toilet seats that use that kind of fastener as torque limit. Once it breaks off, it’s tight.

 

[Zeusmotorworks]

[QUOTE="zemuron99, post: 1519442, member:

...but most ppl go to tire stores to have this work done, and to them it's all transparent...they don't see the issue (if they even bother to have tires rotated). When they get a flat it's either fix-a-flat or a call to AAA, so again the issue that may be compounding isn't seen first hand by them. Only those enough smart and truck-savvy enough to want to do this work can see the issue first hand.[/QUOTE]

Yep... getting damn sad these days what people do not know about their vehicles.

Pay some kid who’s on his 3rd “shop” in a year to “service” MY vehicle (or a $tealership)?

Blasphemous I say! My job til I can’t wipe my own ass

 

[zemuron99]

Blasphemous I say! My job til I can’t wipe my own ass

Like x 1000!!!

 

[zemuron99]

Well, finally had some time to tackle the one mf'er that got rounded off. Used a 22mm - 7/8 deep impact remover. Hammered it on, then used an extended-handle socket wrench to torque it out. Going in the recycle bin tomorrow. I did go through all 24 and select about 8-10 of the best ones to keep around as emergency spares in case the need ever arises. Otherwise McGards all around now. And y'all can stop laughing at me as I (no longer) drive around with a mis-matched lug nut...haha.

Thank you to the original poster for this. Would have been a total nightmare to deal with this on the road somewhere. Was hoping for a juicy sale on power tools over the LD weekend, but it didn't happen. Still want to get that 20v impact driver to keep in the tool collection.

 

[K223]

Dewalt has their 20v high-torque impact on sale for $63.99, regularly $319:

https://www.decadfe.com/dewalt-dcf8...l-p-254.html?zenid=mellk4b0l9qjbd6m25g7f785d5

Might pick this'un up. Looks like it has the same 2400 IPM rating as the Kobalt, and 50 more ft-lbs of torque (700 vs K=650). Unless anyone has a better deal they've seen.

Is this a legit site? I have seen this gun on sale at Home Depot for $199.00 as it’s regularly $319.00

 

[2slo4u]

Dewalt has their 20v high-torque impact on sale for $63.99, regularly $319:

https://www.decadfe.com/dewalt-dcf8...l-p-254.html?zenid=mellk4b0l9qjbd6m25g7f785d5

Might pick this'un up. Looks like it has the same 2400 IPM rating as the Kobalt, and 50 more ft-lbs of torque (700 vs K=650). Unless anyone has a better deal they've seen.

Not sure if the site is legit or not, however the pricing is sketchy!! I have this impact and then I have the 1/2 Milwaukee 12v Stubby. I went in thinking that “more torque” is better but after using this Dewalt a few times, I purchased the Milwaukee and use it all the time. Milwaukee’s stubby will get you into places where the big Dewalt will not. Plus, it’s so much lighter. I only use the Dewalt as a last resort. If your into the Milwaukee platform it is worth a look. They also just came out with a 18v version. The Stubby platform is much more versatile


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