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Moto Metal Rims Help

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by sparkystaco, Mar 2, 2010.

  1. Mar 2, 2010 at 8:34 PM
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    sparkystaco

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    3" lift? A.R.E cap 285/70/17 moto metal 955 17x9
    I bought my truck 2 months ago with moto metal 955 rims on it and am wondering how to get the center caps off, [ I know stupid question but I don't want to break one] so I can check lugnut torque and be ready if I get a flat
     
  2. Mar 2, 2010 at 9:06 PM
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    Are you serious??
     
  3. Mar 2, 2010 at 9:08 PM
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  4. Mar 2, 2010 at 9:11 PM
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    Use an allen wrench to remove these 3 bolts. The other 3 do not come off, they are just for looks.

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  5. Mar 2, 2010 at 9:13 PM
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    I'm pretty sure he is. If you can't help don't.

    I'm not sure how to get off the caps, but I would either go give it a good tug or look for a little gap for a screwdriver or lug lut wrench pry bar.
     
  6. Mar 2, 2010 at 9:21 PM
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    You call this help ^ ??? :eek:
     
  7. Mar 2, 2010 at 9:24 PM
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    im assuming your a Bro? lol jk
     
  8. Mar 2, 2010 at 9:24 PM
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    It was more help than you gave. When I first read the post no one else had commented. So I thought I would at least give it a shot. Clearly I was way off but we are only human. ;)
     
  9. Mar 2, 2010 at 9:28 PM
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    Hope the info helps Sparky.
     
  10. Mar 3, 2010 at 11:02 PM
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    thanks bdwsrjoe knew I would get some sh*t for the question, but I already tried the tug method and a screwdriver to no avail now I know to find an allen wrench and put it in the tool kit
     

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