New double ended impact socket from Laser Tools
Some wheel nuts are manufactured with a permanently fitted chromium plated cap. These start off from the factory as a whole size, but over time due to the combination of corrosion and impact tool use, the wheel nuts can swell by up to 0.5mm.
So even if you have the original factory wheel nuts and the wheel nut socket that was supplied with the car, it doesn’t always fit.
This newly introduced double ended impact socket (part number 8014) from Laser Tools has one end machined to 18.5mm and the other to 19.5mm to overcome this issue. It’s a ½ inch drive impact-quality single-hex socket, with an overall length of 63mm. Particularly good for the Ford 19mm chrome covered nuts that have swollen.
For more information contact Tech ‘n’ Tools on 01 419 1611 or visit www.techntools.ie.
