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Stock lug nut socket

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Paulrv6, Jun 7, 2023.

  1. Jun 7, 2023 at 8:12 AM
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    Paulrv6

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    I have a 2005 and everytime I go to remove lug nuts I struggle with the socket getting stuck on the nut. Is there a specific socket I should be using? What does everyone else use and are you having problems? Thanks
     
  2. Jun 7, 2023 at 8:13 AM
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    Geeves77

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    do your nuts have the chrome cap on them, if so, this is your problem I would replace them with ones without that cap over the lug nut
     
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  3. Jun 7, 2023 at 8:15 AM
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    And it’s 21mm
     
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    Amazon.com: Capri Tools Impact Flip Socket Set, Lug Nut Service, Includes 17, 19, 21mm Metric Sizes and 3/4,13/16, 7/8 SAE Sizes (CP58102) : Tools & Home Improvement

    one of these is awesome. used a cornwell version with a cordless impact all the time as a tech. now i keep the above kit in my truck for the occasional person with a flat i come across on the road side. and 21mm, unless youve some aftermarket lugs or something specal
     
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  5. Jun 7, 2023 at 9:31 AM
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    Are you using an impact? Those can cause the chromed nut cover to swell up over time.
     
  6. Jun 7, 2023 at 1:00 PM
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    As stated above, the chrome cap is getting deformed and swelling up from corrosion or repeated hits with an air gun. Replace the lug nuts
     
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