[Shredmonster]

Went through the little tools that I do have - 3 socket sets with short sockets.

So I purchased a breaker bar this week end for tire rotation. None of the sockets I have are long enough to go down deep enough to get the lugs off.

I have a 2015 Sahara JKU. What size socket do I need for the lug nuts ?

 

[dawhitesJKU]

i believe its 19

 

[Jk562]

I have a 2014 Rubicon and I use a 19mm socket i believe all jeep lug nuts are the same

Edit: all JK lug nuts

 

[Doibugu2]

Buy one of these, great little set, small and compact and will fit virtually any normal lug nut. So you are future proofed.

http://www.amazon.com/Anytime-Tools...qid=1427732419&sr=8-2&keywords=lug+nut+socket

 

[Shredmonster]

Buy one of these, great little set, small and compact and will fit virtually any normal lug nut. So you are future proofed.

http://www.amazon.com/Anytime-Tools...qid=1427732419&sr=8-2&keywords=lug+nut+socket

Yeah that is nice.

 

[bofa]

I bought this for our Grand Cherokee (note its a different size) and it works great, especially with the black Altitude wheels.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H8A57QC/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This one should work for the JK.
http://www.amazon.com/Wilmar-Perfor...F8&qid=1427745000&sr=1-6&keywords=19mm+socket

Also, get yourself a decent torque wrench if you don't have one already.

 

[Shredmonster]

What is the torque setting for lug nuts ?

 

[spinlock]

The torque is nice even 100 ft/lbs. and the socket size is 19mm. If you have nice wheels get a socket that has a plastic sheath.

 

[jadmt]

some times it is easier to find a 3/4" which is the same exact size as a 19mm other times easier to find a 19mm lol.

 

[Isldtime]

FWIW. getting ready for my 1st. service so I made sure I had the tools I needed.
Most here say 19mm for factory lug nuts. Not what I saw. 19 12pt. was very loose,18 was too small but, my 3/4 6 point is perfect!

 

[jadmt]

FWIW. getting ready for my 1st. service so I made sure I had the tools I needed.
Most here say 19mm for factory lug nuts. Not what I saw. 19 12pt. was very loose,18 was too small but, my 3/4 6 point is perfect!

Yes only use six point. A six point 19 mm would have fit same as the 6 point 3/4" I never use 12 point on anything that requires any torq.

 

[15RubieJK]

The outer metal shell of the lug tends to distort under torque with a 12pt. A 19mm 6pt is the only tool to use. Though technically the hair smaller 3/4 will fit.

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[sportcoupe]

........ I never use 12 point on anything that requires any torq.

Anything?

All aircraft have 12 point hardware that require torque. Very important hardware.

 

[15RubieJK]

He was implying 6pt hardware is to be torqued with 6pt sockets. We also don't require lacing of bolts either lol.

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[rgreen65]

I used to keep a deep 3/4" socket on a 1/2" pull bar with a 4" extension in my vehicles until I had it slip on my JKU. Fortunately I had spare lug nuts from the McCard locking lugs. I then purchased a 19mm and keep in on the pull bar. I need one more for the TJ.

Short sockets are for bolt heads and nuts without a lot of thread exposed. Always use a deep socket for lug nuts.

 

[redneckdan]

I use a 6 point 3/4" thin wall impact.

 

[para_seb]

I was using a 19 mm for my last 4 tire rotations, the last one i did one of lug nuts lost is shell and I had to use extreme force to get it out. A neighbor of mine told me to try the 3/4 and i finished my rotation with the 3/4 socket and i found the fit a lot better... just my experience...

 

[chitown35]

I use a 6 point 3/4" thin wall impact.

That's the way to go, or a 19mm.

Also, I actually broke an extension earlier this year using a 3/4" drive on lugs that were torqued to 100 ft lbs. Maybe it was just a cheap extension, but I always torque to 95 and use my thin wall deep impact sockets now.

 

[ad78]

I just learned that 19mm deep impact on HD were not spacer friendly, so I got this and its very nice
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...et-1-2-drive-ac343/9010460-P?searchTerm=19mm 

 

[donmeredith74]

Get these from Gear Wrench. They're impact grade, thin wall and have wheel protector sleeves to prevent scratches. This compact kit and a nice breaker bar makes you a really good guy when you stop to help someone on the side of the road.

GearWrench 84946 Metric High-Strength Wheel Protector Impact Socket Set, 3-Piece

https://www.amazon.com/GearWrench-8...6&sr=8-1&keywords=gear+wrench+lug+nut+sockets

This is a nice ratcheting breaker bar by Titan. It has 24t so it can take the torque and had a center position ratchet lock out to use when you're breaking the nuts free.

https://www.amazon.com/Dr-24-Ratche...812486&sr=8-8&keywords=ratcheting+breaker+bar