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what size socket for lug nuts?

what size socket for lug nuts?

Postby robytar [OP] » Oct 16 2011, 1:17am

I need to buy a socket for torquing the lug nuts on my 02 silverado & need to know the size. Looks like a 20mm
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Re: what size socket for lug nuts?

Postby Chasmanian » Oct 16 2011, 1:33am

7/8 ?
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Re: what size socket for lug nuts?

Postby country1911 » Oct 16 2011, 1:43am

22mm, torqued to 140 ft/lbs.
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