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humfrz · 05-03-2021, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by JD001

Today I learned that forum fellows are getting hot under the collar.. I wonder if it's the pressures of lockdown!

NO!

beltax90 · 05-03-2021, 03:26 AM

that otters are really cool and are like a combination of dogs and toddlers??

Spuds · 05-03-2021, 03:56 PM

Today I learned that people who make a career dealing with bureaucratic nonsense greatly desire methods to more efficiently complete said nonsense, but will balk at any method that eliminates the need for it.

beltax90 · 05-04-2021, 11:39 AM

that vw made a pretty cool ev

btw tom voelk is a super cool and excellent auto journalist!

Sapphireho · 05-04-2021, 12:07 PM

Today I learned that when a shop uses a socket slightly too big, along with an air wrench, to over tighten and distort your lug nuts to the point that the proper wrench will no longer fit on the nuts, you are screwed.

JD001 · 05-04-2021, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Today I learned that when a shop uses a socket slightly too big, along with an air wrench, to over tighten and distort your lug nuts to the point that the proper wrench will no longer fit on the nuts, you are screwed.

Today l learned that nuts don't get screwed, only the proud owners..

NoHaveMSG · 05-05-2021, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Today I learned that when a shop uses a socket slightly too big, along with an air wrench, to over tighten and distort your lug nuts to the point that the proper wrench will no longer fit on the nuts, you are screwed.

I don’t even take my car in to get the tires changed. I just drop off the wheels anymore. Those guys trust torque sticks way too much.

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Captain Snooze · 05-05-2021, 08:05 PM

NoHaveMSG · 05-05-2021, 08:17 PM

TIL(actually the last few days) that New England rednecks are a whole different thing compared to west coast rednecks.

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humfrz · 05-05-2021, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Today I learned that when a shop uses a socket slightly too big, along with an air wrench, to over tighten and distort your lug nuts to the point that the proper wrench will no longer fit on the nuts, you are screwed.

To undo them, simply use the next size larger on the lug wrench, add a 18" water pipe extension to each side of the lug wrench, take up the slack and jump on the left handle.

humfrz · 05-05-2021, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

TIL(actually the last few days) that New England rednecks are a whole different thing compared to west coast rednecks.

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OK, that calls for your story -

Sapphireho · 05-06-2021, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by humfrz

To undo them, simply use the next size larger on the lug wrench, add a 18" water pipe extension to each side of the lug wrench, take up the slack and jump on the left handle.

I don't have one of those, just 7/8 socket. I have a new set of lugs coming tomorrow, so I'll deal with swapping them out this weekend.

humfrz · 05-06-2021, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Sapphireho

I don't have one of those, just 7/8 socket. I have a new set of lugs coming tomorrow, so I'll deal with swapping them out this weekend.

I don't suppose you have a blow torch either..... no wonder you can't get them off -

Sapphireho · 05-06-2021, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by humfrz

I don't suppose you have a blow torch either..... no wonder you can't get them off -

I have a slightly more modern one, but I don't think that's an option. The "chrome" piece that covers the face of the aluminum rim is plastic.

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