Stuck socket in wheel spacer

[Irod]

Here’s an update. I originally thought the raised lettering was the problem. Today I ground all the lettering and knurled edge off the socket. Tried tightening a bolt and the socket wouldn’t come out, but this time I was smart enough to loosen the bolt and I was able to get the socket out. Not wanting to repeat last night, it was off to the parts store for a new socket but this time I take the spacer with me to make sure it fits right. Well, the new socket didn’t work either, at least not until I ground it down a lot, tapered the front and smeared it with oil. Then it worked okay as long as the socket was lubed. I think the holes in the spacer are all out of spec and something is preventing the socket from coming out when the bolts are torqued down. If I loosen the bolt a bit I can remove the socket, strange.
Good news is it’s done!
Joeyd-I thought the same thing last night.

 

[quicksandfarmer]

Glad this didn't turn into a rounded off drain plug thread! :laughing:

Don't speak too soon!

 

[WranglerX]

I think there needs to be a conversation with manufacturer of spacer...

Dale

 

[Diggin It]

I think the holes in the spacer are all out of spec and something is preventing the socket from coming out when the bolts are torqued down. If I loosen the bolt a bit I can remove the socket, strange.

Sounds like some thing is off-center or off-kilter just a scosh and forces the socket against the side of the spacer when tightened.

If I loosen the bolt a bit I can remove the socket, strange.
Good news is it痴 done!

What's done? Loose bolts on wheel spacers doesn't seem 'done'.

 

[Irod]

Sounds like some thing is off-center or off-kilter just a scosh and forces the socket against the side of the spacer when tightened.




What's done? Loose bolts on wheel spacers doesn't seem 'done'.

I should have been a little clearer... Both wheel spaces are mounted and I have two freshly gound sockets!

 

[WranglerX]

Aaaah in house NAPA junk sockets.....

Dale