Simon Says – Musings of a Technology CTO

Let’s replace those ugly steel wheel bolts with something nicer – let’s go from this…

To This.

Take your time – remove and replace the wheel nuts in pairs opposite each other, the nuts need to be tightened to 160nm / 118fp so make sure you have your torque wrench set accordingly.

No need to jack up the car if you replace bolts two at a time – keep your old bolts just in case you ever need them.

Parts You need:

KSP 14X1.5 Black Lug Nuts Set for Silverado Sierra 6 Lug Stock Aluminum Rim, 24pcs Chrome OE Style Wheel LugNuts Compatible with Chevy GMC Ram Ford 14mmx1.5 Aftermarket&Factory Wheel, Rust Prevention

Shiny! but a little fragile – treat them gently. Do not spin them on with an impact wrench!

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Jetech 22mm Deep Impact Socket Single – 1/2″ Drive, 6-Point Metric, Chrome Molybdenum Steel (Cr-Mo) – Extra Long Reach for Large Bolts on Trucks & Equipment

6-sided will damage your bolts less, plus – it’s matt black.

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ANPUDS 1/2″ Digital Torque Adapter (2.9-147.6 Ft-lb / 4-200 Nm), Slim Electronic Torque Wrench Converter for Confined Spaces, High-Precision Torque Meter for Professional Automotive, Motorcycle Repair

Handy to have around, and much cheaper than a full digital torque wrench. Use this if you have a wrench already, or want to use the factory lug nut wrench.

https://amzn.to/489KkDn

Amazon Basics 1/2-inch Drive Click Torque Wrench, 20-150 foot-lb, 27.1-203.5 Nm, Sturdy Construction with Storage Case

Basic, but good – a solid 1/2 wrench.

https://amzn.to/4sK07Qt