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Originally Posted by rexcramer
Most wheel nuts are ridiculously over tightened by tire installers who don't know any better. I always take my own torque wrench and make them use it or I make them watch me do it. They usually will take the time to do it right after the service writer gets involved.
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I went to my buddy's and he used a 3/4" socket and used the handle of his 3T HF jack as a lever!
The extender part of the wheel lock socket sheared off from the force. I'll probably buy a set off ebay.
He thinks the repair shop used a 1" gun on it.
It's all good now. I can get back to what I wanted to do.
btw - thanks to all who contributed to threads about jacking and stands. I was reading all afternoon yesterday.
My VW had the seam under the car and I used a slit adapter on my old jack. I have conventional V-shaped stands with rubber covers so will pay close attention to placement, etc.