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Lug Nuts on 2015 T@B

OmahaOmaha Member Posts: 5
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Had a flat tire. Yikes!!! The Lug Nuts on the wheels fit my wrench. Great... this shouldn't take long. Alas.. the nuts  holding the spare are a different size. Of course, I didn't have that size in my tool box. "#%€##!!" Who would have thunk? A easy 1/2 hour job took at least 4 and a call to a friend to bring me the right socket and breaker bar. check yours... just in case. Better yet... move your spare to the front. 
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  • NomadNomad Member Posts: 7,209
    You didn't read every single post on this forum did you? :-)
    Seriously though - OUCH :-(
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  • ericnlizericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    That's why I carry the foldable four-way in both trucks & the T@B. Not just for myself, can think of at least two folks who had the same predicament on their cars/trucks when they bought new wheels with new lug nuts that the original lug wrench didn't fit. Both were VERY glad I stopped. Sorry I wasn't handy to help you out. :s Glad you got it fixed though. :)
    2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
    TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
    Spokane, Wa.
    Eric aka: Lone Wolf  


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  • Tabaz Tabaz Member Posts: 2,366
    I'm the lug nut guy on the forum. I remind all newbies to make sure their TV lug wrench fits the TAB nuts. This should be a DEALER item covered during the purchase walk through. So sorry to hear about your experience. Please contact your dealer to relate your experience.
    2016 Outback 320 with a 2010 Ford Expedition,
    2024 Ford F150 Supercrew short bed.
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  • ericnlizericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    OutbackAZ, Good point, and I'm kinda curious why they have to use a different size to begin with. :o
    2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
    TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
    Spokane, Wa.
    Eric aka: Lone Wolf  


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  • RatkityRatkity Member Posts: 3,770
    I was fortunate to read about the kit Verna had purchased that has 4 types of lugs (2 SAE and 2 metric) that has served her well. My trusty old 4 way-bar lug remover wasn't going to even fit under the T@B where the spare was (originally). I was also fortunate that I was at home when I removed the spare and the lugs were not only loose, they were loose enough for me to not have to use a wrench to get them off. After having to hold up 40# of tire to undo 2 lugs in the heat of summer, I swore I'd never get under there again to take that tire off if I ever had a flat and the the lugs were the least of my concerns. Needless to say, the tire got moved. It was also getting minor scrapes when going up steepish driveways into gas stations. Double win to moving it from underneath.

    I'm so sorry you had a problem!!! Glad you found someone to help you. I hope it didn't ruin an otherwise nice camping trip.
    2017 820R Retro Toy Hauler from 2015 Tabitha T@B from 2009 Reverse LG Teardrop (but a T@Bluver at heart)
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  • ScottGScottG Administrator Posts: 5,553
    ericnliz said:
    OutbackAZ, Good point, and I'm kinda curious why they have to use a different size to begin with. :o
    I suspect it's less about what they had to do and more about what was convenient and available to build the original mount for the spare.
    2015 T@B S

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  • VernaVerna Member Posts: 6,878
    ericnliz said:
    OutbackAZ, Good point, and I'm kinda curious why they have to use a different size to begin with. :o
    The under mount for the spare tire is made by a different manufacturer than the typical lugs for the tires. Why? I dunno ;)
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
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  • AldebaranJillAldebaranJill Member Posts: 457
    @Verna - Could you please post link to the kit you use? Thanks!
    2013 MAXX T@B towed by a 2015 Volvo S60 5 CYL AWD Sedan
    Seattle, WA
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  • RatkityRatkity Member Posts: 3,770

    Dorman 711-900 AutoGrade Lug Wrench

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004SEXO3E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    I think that was V that suggested it. She'll correct me if it was someone else. Better memory than me!! It's been invaluable and more versatile than my set that came with my truck or the old cross bar that I've had for a century (great for stepping on when a breaker bar is not available on the road). That old thing might be nearing its retirement.
    2017 820R Retro Toy Hauler from 2015 Tabitha T@B from 2009 Reverse LG Teardrop (but a T@Bluver at heart)
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  • VernaVerna Member Posts: 6,878
    Ratkity is correct again!
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
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  • AldebaranJillAldebaranJill Member Posts: 457
    Thanks @Ratkity @Verna :-)
    2013 MAXX T@B towed by a 2015 Volvo S60 5 CYL AWD Sedan
    Seattle, WA
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  • VernaVerna Member Posts: 6,878
    I actually keep mine next to the passenger seat so I know where it is. Note: a deep well socket is invaluable for the lug nuts on the tire. 
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
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  • AldebaranJillAldebaranJill Member Posts: 457
    Verna said:
    I actually keep mine next to the passenger seat so I know where it is. Note: a deep well socket is invaluable for the lug nuts on the tire. 
    Does it come with the sockets that fit both spare and wheel, or do I need to purchase additional?
    2013 MAXX T@B towed by a 2015 Volvo S60 5 CYL AWD Sedan
    Seattle, WA
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  • AldebaranJillAldebaranJill Member Posts: 457
    If I already have a breaker bar, then I just need to get the right sockets - what are they for the spare tire and wheels?
    2013 MAXX T@B towed by a 2015 Volvo S60 5 CYL AWD Sedan
    Seattle, WA
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  • VernaVerna Member Posts: 6,878
    AldebaranJill said:
    If I already have a breaker bar, then I just need to get the right sockets - what are they for the spare tire and wheels?
    11/16" for the spare, 3/4" for the tires
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
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  • AldebaranJillAldebaranJill Member Posts: 457
    Verna said:
    Note: a deep well socket is invaluable for the lug nuts on the tire. 
    So you're saying that if you buy the Dorman, you still purchased an additional 19mm - 3/4" deep socket?

    2013 MAXX T@B towed by a 2015 Volvo S60 5 CYL AWD Sedan
    Seattle, WA
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  • VernaVerna Member Posts: 6,878
    AldebaranJill said:
    Verna said:
    Note: a deep well socket is invaluable for the lug nuts on the tire. 
    So you're saying that if you buy the Dorman, you still purchased an additional 19mm - 3/4" deep socket?

    I did because the fancy lug nuts on the tires are easier to remove with the deep well socket. As I recall, the deep well fit down into the "well" around the lug nut and didn't scratch the wheel. 
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
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  • AldebaranJillAldebaranJill Member Posts: 457
    Verna said:
    AldebaranJill said:
    Verna said:
    Note: a deep well socket is invaluable for the lug nuts on the tire. 
    So you're saying that if you buy the Dorman, you still purchased an additional 19mm - 3/4" deep socket?

    I did because the fancy lug nuts on the tires are easier to remove with the deep well socket. As I recall, the deep well fit down into the "well" around the lug nut and didn't scratch the wheel. 
    But to remove the spare, you can use the standard sockets, no deep needed?
    2013 MAXX T@B towed by a 2015 Volvo S60 5 CYL AWD Sedan
    Seattle, WA
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  • VernaVerna Member Posts: 6,878
    AldebaranJill said:
    Verna said:
    AldebaranJill said:
    Verna said:
    Note: a deep well socket is invaluable for the lug nuts on the tire. 
    So you're saying that if you buy the Dorman, you still purchased an additional 19mm - 3/4" deep socket?

    I did because the fancy lug nuts on the tires are easier to remove with the deep well socket. As I recall, the deep well fit down into the "well" around the lug nut and didn't scratch the wheel. 
    But to remove the spare, you can use the standard sockets, no deep needed?
    Correct
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
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  • AldebaranJillAldebaranJill Member Posts: 457
    Thank you @Verna ! Just ordered two sockets for my breaker bar. =)
    2013 MAXX T@B towed by a 2015 Volvo S60 5 CYL AWD Sedan
    Seattle, WA
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  • pthomas745pthomas745 Moderator Posts: 3,961
    edited March 2017
    I'm will be on the lookout for a ratcheting breaker bar for lug nut work.  I'm wondering if with a correct bit for the stabilizer screw and maybe some extensions could that be a workable substitute for the stabilizer crank handle? ( I don't want to carry a drill, thanks.) 


    2017 Outback
    Towed by 2014 Touareg TDi
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  • RatkityRatkity Member Posts: 3,770
    The set that Verna and I have have 2 sides to the sockets, one is 17 and 19mm and the other is the SAE that V mentioned. I did just order a breaker bar (non ratcheting), but did get extensions. Some times it's not just the deep sockets you need to clear the bolt ends, but the tool needs to clear the tire depending how deep the rim is. The bottom line? I like tools like V likes saws! :)
    2017 820R Retro Toy Hauler from 2015 Tabitha T@B from 2009 Reverse LG Teardrop (but a T@Bluver at heart)
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  • dundonsdundons Member Posts: 36
    Be advised you folks with a 2016 CS like mine: the spare tire mount takes a 13/16th socket, and you'll need an extension to clear the tire.
     2016 T@B CS/ 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser
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