Lisle 29810 #1 Antenna Nut Socket
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It was purchased with the intention of being installed on a PT Cruiser. It wasn't advertised, and it didn't work either. I'm not sure if this is appropriate.
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three on one end and two on the other
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I bought these to remove the antenna nut from a 2002 Honda CRV while replacing the fender. br>br>The "sockets" are exactly what they sound like, with four in the package and eight total grip pattern options ranging from small to large and two to four prongs. They're well-made, and I had no complaints about the materials or the tool's construction. br>br>The only disadvantage is that the term "socket" is somewhat misleading. The tool is designed to be grabbed with either a box wrench or *with* a socket, but it lacks the square drive receptacle that a traditional socket has to attach to a ratchet. This is a design flaw, as each "socket" could have a receptacle recessed and accessible from either end, allowing you to attach and spin them with a simple socket extension bar. br>As it is, the torque required on a box wrench, depending on the nut you're using it on, can cause the teeth to slip and send the socket flying, while the nut remains firmly in place. Because I had to hold the socket down with one hand, align and turn the wrench with the other, and then reset, getting the polished rounded antenna nut off the CRV took a little coordination.
The 7/8-inch wrench fit perfectly and performed flawlessly. The antenna nut came loose in no time, and you didn't have to worry about damaging the paint like you might with needle nose pliers. br>It comes highly recommended!.
I was undecided about purchasing this after reading the reviews written by Toyota Tacoma owners. I decided to take a chance and buy one anyway. It barely fit the antenna nut on my 2010 Toyota Tacoma when it arrived. It fit perfectly after only two minutes of filing both sides of each of the four prongs with a regular metal file. I gave it four stars because I had to put in some effort to make it work. br>br>4/11/2017 Update: This tool did not work because the antenna nut was corroded onto the antenna rod (below the fender). Nothing would've worked in its defense. I had to remove the nut with a drill. This tool, on the other hand, worked perfectly to tighten the antenna rod and nut when I replaced them.
After conducting extensive research, it was discovered that this tool is the only one that will work on a 2003 Toyota Tacoma. br>br>Some fitting was required, according to the reviews I read. Perhaps for them, but certainly not for me. It was a perfect fit right out of the box. See the photosbr>br>I give this a five-star rating.
The two-prong side barely fit, causing the slots to be stripped out. The tool might work on other vehicles, but my nut was corroded to the point where it couldn't be turned.
The claim that this "loosens rusted, frozen nuts" is false; all it does is lightly tighten the nut! Tightening up again, but not TOO TIGHTLY, as this will cause the socket to break. I had a frozen antenna nut that I WD 40'd a lot before using this socket on, and it broke with normal pressure. I ended up purchasing a new antenna nut and using a vise grip. There is no warranty because they believe in this tool so much. So, if you have a new car, tell the dealer to fix it; if you have an older car, get a vise grip and buy a new nut for a lot less money! On a 2010 Chrysler T, I was utilizing C, and they did get one thing right: it fits the van.
This was purchased for a Toyota Tacoma that was manufactured in 2011. It fit perfectly after only a few minutes of filing (30 passes with a file on each side, total time 3 minutes). I went over each side ten times, checked it against the nut, and then went over it again ten times. It fit perfectly after 30 passes and three rounds. br>br>However, before you buy, make sure you inspect the entire antenna system. I was able to free the nut, but the rest of the antenna mount was so corroded that I had to order replacement parts. br>br>With a metal file and a little elbow grease, this will fit a 2011 Toyota Tacoma antenna nut perfectly.
This is a high-quality tool that fit the antenna nut on my 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ perfectly; however, because my Jeep is a turd, the fitting was corroded- welded onto the threads, and removing them with an angle grinder (the most important Jeep tool) was more efficient. However, I'll get more use out of these in the future, and I'm confident that these antenna sockets will outlast me (and I'm hoping to live a long time).
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