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Steering Wheel Nut Socket Size?

Old Jul 26, 2014 | 03:36 PM
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Steering Wheel Nut Socket Size?

Hey guys. I'm actually at lowes right now trying to get the right size socket for my 88 Trans Am steering wheel nut. I figured it would be a 19mm but tried that today and it didn't work. Don't want to waste my money on the wrong size! Thanks.
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Old Jul 26, 2014 | 04:13 PM
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Re: Steering Wheel Nut Socket Size?

Might be too late but 19mm is too small. I just used a 13/16" on mine.
(My kit doesn't include a 20mm but 21mm is a little loose.)
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Old Jul 26, 2014 | 08:01 PM
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Re: Steering Wheel Nut Socket Size?

Originally Posted by Scorpner
Might be too late but 19mm is too small. I just used a 13/16" on mine.
(My kit doesn't include a 20mm but 21mm is a little loose.)
Yup. 13/16 is the size.
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Old Jul 27, 2014 | 03:13 PM
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Re: Steering Wheel Nut Socket Size?

Thanks guys! It was too late but Lowe's isn't far, so no big deal. I'm glad I waited. Almost bought a 20mm.
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Old Jul 28, 2014 | 05:34 PM
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Re: Steering Wheel Nut Socket Size?

Have an old 4way lug wrench?
13/16" is a very common lug nut size....as long as the stud this nut is mounted on isn't too long.
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Old Jul 28, 2014 | 07:37 PM
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Re: Steering Wheel Nut Socket Size?

I actually don't, but thanks for the advice!
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Old Jul 29, 2014 | 12:02 AM
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Re: Steering Wheel Nut Socket Size?

Isn't 13/16 the spark plug socket ?

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Old Jul 30, 2014 | 11:51 AM
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Re: Steering Wheel Nut Socket Size?

Originally Posted by Ron U.S.M.C.
Isn't 13/16 the spark plug socket ?
Newer are 5/8", but yeah...thats 13/16" too.
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