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Anyone know where I could get a plastic or nylon lined socket? Trying to do up my new 949 racing lug nuts without scratching them from the metal socket is a real PITA.

Tried all the standard auto stores - none have em


cheers

zorak wrote:Anyone know where I could get a plastic or nylon lined socket? Trying to do up my new 949 racing lug nuts without scratching them from the metal socket is a real PITA.

Tried all the standard auto stores - none have em


cheers

Source an impact socket, they only have the six sides and are recessed over the ends of each face, as opposed to a standard socket which has the 12 notches. A correctly sized socket should fit the nut like a glove. Someone like supa nasty should stock them, usually in sets) or go to a dedicated shop like Glenfords and get the one you need, mine cost ~$17 for the deep socket.

Here's a pitcha

yeah - i am using a 12 point at the moment - will have a look for an impact socket.

Thanks!!

If you can't find a nylon covered one, get a thin walled deep socket instead. I was having the same problem with my Enkeis and the thin walled deep socket fixed that. I got a Sidchome one from Auto 1 that cost $20.

WTF is a lug

GP wrote:WTF is a lug

That's right, give 'im an earful ...

I have some masking tape around the socket I use to check the wheel nuts.