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Wheel lugs

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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 12:58 PM
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Just asking a question to everyone with after market wheels. What do you carry in your jeep for a lug wrench. The one i had bought before my new wheels doesn't fit. Its the outside diameter of the wrench that is the issue. I've seen the impact sockets designed for cast and aluminum wheels but i have yet to see a full on wrench.
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 01:52 PM
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I keep and iron cross but I also have a key for my Pro comp 8128.
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 02:35 PM
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I use a four way, works great.
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 02:47 PM
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I have a Gorilla Wrench. The handle extends for greater leverage (excellent for the old back) and comes with a couple of different sized sockets. The sockets aren't nearly as thick as impact sockets.
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 03:15 PM
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I have a socket set in the trunk with 1/2 drive extentions....and a breaker bar.
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 07:09 PM
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The socket/breaker bar is going to be the way i go i guess. I have an iron cross/ 4 way, but when i bought my wheels i bought a lug set as well which are a larger diameter lug. The proper size on the cross wont fit in the holes of the wheel. I was actually told i had to buy the lugs... i don't think i did but they are a nice chrome and i like them.
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 08:36 PM
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Walmart sells a 4way that has the thin wall ends and sells a collapsable like the Gorilla wrench.
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