New Rpod 178 owner
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Topic: New Rpod 178 owner
Posted By: albikes
Subject: New Rpod 178 owner
Date Posted: 25 Dec 2020 at 3:44pm
| A quick question that many of you will be able to answer. What size socket fits on the tire lugs of an 2017 Rpod 178 trailer. I thought I saw it was 3/4", but then I saw something that said 19mm. I tried both sockets and really couldn't tell a difference in fit with either. Are the sizes that close to each other where it wouldn't make much difference which one you use? As always, thanks for the help. |
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Posted By: tcj
Date Posted: 25 Dec 2020 at 5:13pm
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Yes, they are too close to tell the difference. 19 mm = 0.748 inch. ------------- 2018 R-pod 180 Hood River Edition |
Posted By: Pod People
Date Posted: 25 Dec 2020 at 5:17pm
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I've used 3/4" for years on 2 different pods with no known problems. The stabilizer's bolt heads on my 179 are the same size. some sockets will vary depending on quality and the number of groves(6 or 12points as i recall) Either way, a deep well socket works best for my wheels. Vann ------------- Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179 https://postimg.cc/0zwKrfB9"> 
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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 25 Dec 2020 at 7:14pm
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I use a 6 point 3/4", +1 fits lugs and stabilizers. Deep socket. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 26 Dec 2020 at 10:26am
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+2 on the 3/4" deep socket. ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: mjlrpod
Date Posted: 26 Dec 2020 at 4:30pm
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Technically, the 19 mm will fit better, but not anything you would notice. Using either is fine. ------------- 2017.5 Rp-172 2020 R-pod 195 2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl I'll be rpodding |
Posted By: Dirt Sifter
Date Posted: 27 Dec 2020 at 8:37pm
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If you have 'fancy wheels' make sure the socket walls are not too thick. If they are, the 3/4" may not turn because they are too tight in the lug nut hole. I've not tried a 19 mm. ------------- Greg n Deb 2020 195 HRE '07 Tundra 5.7L., '17 Tacoma 3.5L. Both with tow packages 1 Puggle, 1 Chihuahua support staff |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 28 Dec 2020 at 7:33am
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The socket walls are indeed too thick for a normal 3/4" or 19mm socket to fit on my 2011 177 wheels. I have had to resort to using a 'thin wall' deep well 3/4" socket for a 1/2" drive ratchet. ------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
Posted By: Toyanvil
Date Posted: 28 Dec 2020 at 9:16am
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I use these on my 178 HRE. My stock ones had a stainless steel cover over them and if anyone ever used a loose socket or a 13/16 on them they would deform and make it hard to remove the socket. It also slows down thieves. http://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/b/dorman-autograde-3358/tire---wheel-16779/wheel-lug-nut-lock-set-14525/2d99b07d3a38/dorman-autograde-13-16-3-4-inch-hex-wheel-nut-and-lock-set/711255/4183179/2008/toyota/tacoma?q=Dorman+711-215+Chrome+Spline+Drive+Wheel+Nut+1%2F2-20%2CPack+of+4&pos=0 - http://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/b/dorman-autograde-3358/tire---wheel-16779/wheel-lug-nut-lock-set-14525/2d99b07d3a38/dorman-autograde-13-16-3-4-inch-hex-wheel-nut-and-lock-set/711255/4183179/2008/toyota/tacoma?q=Dorman+711-215+Chrome+Spline+Drive+Wheel+Nut+1%2F2-20%2CPack+of+4&pos=0
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