lug nut socket

[Raife]

So likely a basic/noob question, but I want to carry the correct sized socket for my lug nuts on my trailer and tow vehicle tires...will shallow sockets work or do I need deep sockets?

Thank you.

[CharlesinGA]

wanderingbob wrote:
Try it . I had the correct size but the wall thickness of socket would not fit in the well .

yep, i ended up with a 13/16 thin wall spark plug socket in 1/2 drive i happened to have in my tool box. regular socket only went down half way and hit the wheel (aluminum). its a 1/2x14 thread. may change the lugnuts to 3/4 hex to gain room.

Charles

[Allworth]

I prefer deep sockets from an Impact Wrench. Individual sizes are available at Northern.

[Edd505]

theoldwizard1 wrote:
You will always have the right socket !

Sunex 2724 1/2 Inch Socket 4 Piece, 6 sizes - Amazon $19

yep flip sockets are the way to go if that's all your going to carry. I have a Craftsman set with 1/2 3/8 & 1/4, combination wrenches, allens, screw drivers etc. If you travel much you want some basic tools to do repairs on the road or be ready to pay $130 and hour or so.

[ferndaleflyer]

If you have a F-350 with dual rear aluminum wheels be sure you can remove the pesky plastic center cap. I made a special tool for it in my shop as the only time I had a flat I couldn't get it off and the road service had to break it to pieces to get to the lug nuts.

[Grit_dog]

Raife wrote:
So likely a basic/noob question, but I want to carry the correct sized socket for my lug nuts on my trailer and tow vehicle tires...will shallow sockets work or do I need deep sockets?

Thank you.

Let me think.....
If you tell me what I have in my fridge for dinner, I can tell you what kind of socket you need.....

[Raife]

MitchF150 wrote:
I do have a functional torque wrench and will use that too, but if on the road, I just get the tire changed and on my way. I'll deal with the torque later.

That was my thought as well...get me back up and running and then hit the first tire shop to torque it correctly.

[MitchF150]

I carry a 21mm deep socket for the truck. The trailer a 3/4" or a 19mm works, but is just a tad loose..

I have a broken torque wrench that is use (1/2" drive) and a cheater bar if needed.

I just leave them in the back of the truck. I also have one of the old X lug wrench with various sizes to help someone else if needed..

I like to go to thrift stores, so I try to check out the old tool sections and see if I can find any cheap sockets or wrenches that I can keep in different places.

I do have a functional torque wrench and will use that too, but if on the road, I just get the tire changed and on my way. I'll deal with the torque later.

Good luck! Mitch

[time2roll]

rhagfo wrote:
Interesting that is the same torque as the wheels our Ram 3500 DRW. I have on board air and carry an impact wrench.

My old F150 is 150 torque but I only have 5 lugs 😉

[Lwiddis]

Good to think you have all you need to change a tire on the road. Now change one fully to make sure.

[theoldwizard1]

BarabooBob wrote:
Both my TT and my F150 require thin wall deep well sockets. Harbour Freight had them in 1/2" drive. I also bought a 30 inch breaker bar. The darned truck requires 150 lb/ft of torque and removing the lugs after they have been on a while takes some serious pull.

My 2016 Edge specifies 162 lb-ft. My torque wrench only goes up to 150 lb-ft !

The HF Pittsburgh 1/2" drive, 25" breaker bar is well worth the $20 !

[rhagfo]

BarabooBob wrote:
Both my TT and my F150 require thin wall deep well sockets. Harbour Freight had them in 1/2" drive. I also bought a 30 inch breaker bar. The darned truck requires 150 lb/ft of torque and removing the lugs after they have been on a while takes some serious pull.
My TT required 100 lb/ft on the lugs.
Both units have aluminum wheels.

Interesting that is the same torque as the wheels our Ram 3500 DRW. I have on board air and carry an impact wrench.

[Raife]

Thanks. I bought some thin wall, deep 6-point sockets. The set will cover my trailer, my tow vehicle, and all the bolts on my equalizer WDH. I already have a 2' breaker bar, but also have an 18v impact wrench to help.

[BarabooBob]

Both my TT and my F150 require thin wall deep well sockets. Harbour Freight had them in 1/2" drive. I also bought a 30 inch breaker bar. The darned truck requires 150 lb/ft of torque and removing the lugs after they have been on a while takes some serious pull.
My TT required 100 lb/ft on the lugs.
Both units have aluminum wheels.

[Bobbo]

I bought a thin wall, deep well socket to fit my lug nuts and a 2' breaker bar. They ride behind the rear seat in my truck. That is in addition to a cross-arm lug wrench and whatever Ford put there.