twist style lug nut removal sockets

[aaronrkelly]

I rounded off a lug nut on my Explorer like a noob - friend of mine used one of these and it just eased off with zero effort.

Now Im thinking I HAVE to get some of these.....but I dont want to spend a fortune.

His was a flip socket with two different sizes....just eased off with no effort - but it had no markings so I have no clue where to get the exact socket.

What is out there thats reasonable priced?

 

[unslow1]

I was kind of curious about these also. I saw some for sale at Advance Auto a couple of weeks ago.

 

[machine_punk]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HGKR5K/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Is this what you are talking about? If so, I have it and like it. Not too expensive, either.

Kev

 

[AffableCurmudgeon]

I have this one. Have been using if for a few years. Hasn't failed yet.

http://t.harborfreight.com/12-in-dr...994.html?utm_referrer=https://www.google.com/

 

[Wrenchinfool]

Twist socket, is that what your asking about? Or flip sockets?

 

[BFHtime]

Twist socket, is that what your asking about? Or flip sockets?

It is both. A flip twist socket.

 

[dgjaxun]

http://www.amazon.com/Ken-Tool-30101-3-Piece-Twist-Socket/dp/B00C3IERQU

 

[unslow1]

http://www.amazon.com/Ken-Tool-30101-3-Piece-Twist-Socket/dp/B00C3IERQU

This style for removing locks with lost keys. Just curious how well they work? I've always sacrificed a 12 pt socket. Just hammered it on.

SK has a version also.

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...eel-removal-turbosocket-kit-skt920/22980167-P

 

[sbyrne92]

Get the craftsman 3 pc lug out set. 50 bucks. Always see them at Sears. Made in USA

It got spiral flutes which grip on. And is also flippable.

 

[aaronrkelly]

Nah - its a socket to remove rounded lug nuts. Has twists cut into it.....you beat it on with a hammer and the twists are cut so it digs IN as you try to turn the nut off.

Like this:

His was a flip socket - two sizes on the same tool, he said that one socket did most all cars but he had a whole set.

 

[RedneckWelder]

SK #920 may be what you are looking for.