Lug nuts

[Buzz]

I am going to buy a new 4 way lug wrench today or tomorrow. My pup is still in storage. 97 Coleman Niagara. Anybody know what size lug nuts is on it?

[tlhdoc]

I don't know about the 97, but my 1999 has 3/4 inch lug nuts.  Bigger than those on my TV.

[Buzz]

Thanks Doc...I'll make sure the one I get has 3/4 on it. Hopefully, if thats not my size, one the the others will be.

[Tim5055]

I am going to buy a new 4 way lug wrench today or tomorrow. My pup is still in storage. 97 Coleman Niagara. Anybody know what size lug nuts is on it?

Buzz, while I do always carry a 4 way, I also suggest you pick up an inexpensive clicker torque wrench and a 3/4" socket.  I keep one behind my refrigerator vent door and always torque the lug nuts before towing.

I think I picked my torque wrench up at Harbor Freight for under $20.

[Buzz]

Tim....I have a 1/2" dr. Harbor Freight torque wrench. I wanted a 4 way just for the road side tire change. I carry a Sears "trolley" jack, its a small floor jack, 2 1/4 ton cap...w/ carrying case, weighs 29 lbs. As my pup ages more things can go wrong. I want to be as ready as possible.

Thanks for the replies guys.

[mbopp]

Both my PU and HTT have 13/16" lugnuts. On the PU I replaced the standard lugnuts with chrome acorn nuts for a dress-up. The studs were 1/2"-20 threads, so they were the same as my Explorer.

[Buzz]

Both my PU and HTT have 13/16" lugnuts. On the PU I replaced the standard lugnuts with chrome acorn nuts for a dress-up. The studs were 1/2"-20 threads, so they were the same as my Explorer.

You're saying 13/16 is not the original size of your lug nuts and that you changed them to match your TV?

[ScoobyDoo]

Make sure your lug wrech will fit the nuts that hold the spare on.

[mbopp]

You're saying 13/16 is not the original size of your lug nuts and that you changed them to match your TV?

No, both the originals and the replacements were 13/16". I just noted the stud size if anybody else was curious. The TV's lugnuts were 3/4".

[tlhdoc]

I have a 4 way, but I can not get my spare tire off with it.  I have to use a deep socket to get into the lug nuts on the spare tire.  I have 2 threaded rods that come out through 2 of the lug holes in the rim of the wheel.  A standard socket or a 4 way are not deep enough to go over the end of the threaded rod to reach the lug nuts.  

[wynot]

I have a 24" 1/2 breaker bar style wrench from Craftsman in each of the vehicles.  This has a leverage advantage over a 4 way, plus the fact that I can stand on it to break things loose if necessary.  I also have a short (3 or 4 inch) extension on it as well.
 
Just a thought.

[Buzz]

Thanks Wynot. Harbor Freight sells a 24" breakover bar for $9.99 if ya catch um on sale. Made in the Orient however.

[tlhdoc]

I also have a short (3 or 4 inch) extension on it as well.

The extension will not help you get the spare tire off.  A regular socket will not fit down over the threaded  rod that holds the spare tire in place.