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Nov 17, 2023 | 12:05 AM

hub95

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I have a 08 F150 with 18in wheels what size socket do I need to take wheels off. The nuts are under the center cap Ive been told 17mm or 21mm

Nov 17, 2023 | 05:52 AM

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21mm if they are OEM, guess your lug wrench under the back seat is missing ?

Nov 17, 2023 | 09:38 AM

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I want to to use my impact have a flat and who ever put the tires on really tighen them up Thanks for the info

Nov 17, 2023 | 09:54 AM

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A cheater pipe on a breaker bar. Use a good 21mm deep 6 point socket. I bought a Tekton long 1/2 inch ratchet for the ones the tire store puts on real tight. Good luck

Nov 18, 2023 | 07:52 AM

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Torque is 150 foot pounds. That is pretty tight.

Nov 18, 2023 | 09:42 AM

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I got a deep socket ftom Harbor Freight Impact works so much better than a wrench Thanks

Nov 19, 2023 | 07:34 AM

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yep. I have a whole set of deep 6 point impact sockets.

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