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Lug Nut Cover Removal Tool

Well crud....went out to coach to get measurements for axle caps and discovered somewhere someone removed my lug nut cover removal tool out of my tool bucket (that is the name alright)...so now the search is on for a replacement in addition to a call to the last shop that may have had a need to use it...(good luck there). Anyway lug nut diameter is 1.75 inches...44.45mm...only thing I can find on the web is 33mm and 1.5 inches....anyone have an idea where to order? When measuring I took a caliper reading from one flat edge of lug nut cover to the inline flat edge directly across....not a professional lug nut cover measure'er so maybe this is the source of my error...but set calipers at 1.5 inches and they won't even begin to slide over the lug nut cover....I appreciate any help....got my mega coach buck wallet out!
see ya
dave
Dave
2002 295 36'
Build 6006
Motorcade Member 17931
Toad 2003 Jeep Wrangler
2008 BMW R1200 GSA

Re: Lug Nut Cover Removal Tool

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Unless yours are different from a 96 I just grab it and pull it off by hand.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

Re: Lug Nut Cover Removal Tool

Reply #2 –
  Channel locks with a few winds of insulating tape on the ends of the jaws works
88 Grand Villa 36' ORED 3208 (throwaway)Cat.
 Build # 3150
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Check out Big Rig Chrome Shop - Semi Truck Chrome Shop, Truck Lighting and Chrome...
They have a universal steel lug nut cover removal tool #UP90008 for $7.89
Jaws have plastic covers so your lug nuts aren't scratched.
I bought two pair when I was at their store West of the EAA Flyin in Oshkosh, WI.
They are on the west side of highway 41 on the frontage road and they also have a great catalog--179 pages of "stuff" for big rigs.
Just go to their website and up in the right corner--advance search box--type UP90008 and the lug nut wrench will come up and now at 10% off!!  Only $7.10
Nitehawk,  Demolition Lady, & our NEW master, Zippy the speeding BB cat.
1989 Grand Villa 36' ORED
Oshkosh chassis, 8.2 DD V8
2006 Saturn Vue AWD

Re: Lug Nut Cover Removal Tool

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Quote from: dke1955 –
Well crud....went out to coach to get measurements for axle caps and discovered somewhere someone removed my lug nut cover removal tool out of my tool bucket (that is the name alright)...so now the search is on for a replacement in addition to a call to the last shop that may have had a need to use it...(good luck there). Anyway lug nut diameter is 1.75 inches...44.45mm...only thing I can find on the web is 33mm and 1.5 inches....anyone have an idea where to order?

Dave - *if* you have Alcoa lug nut covers (aka "Hug-a-lugs"), here is a link to the Alcoa catalog to see if you can identify which you have https://www.arconic.com/alcoawheels/catalog/pdf/accessory_products_catalog.pdf

It does seem they only have one size cap nut cover wrench.  Perhaps you have a different brand of lug nut covers? 
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: Lug Nut Cover Removal Tool

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Thanks everyone.... Michelle  does ordering  from that site help forum? I do see my lugs and appropriate wrench ... thanks for the link! Can't say it enough... this forum is tremendous!
take care
dave
Dave
2002 295 36'
Build 6006
Motorcade Member 17931
Toad 2003 Jeep Wrangler
2008 BMW R1200 GSA

Re: Lug Nut Cover Removal Tool

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Here is the tool you need to remove the lug nuts and the inner rear dual. It's commonly called a "flip socket" as you flip it over to remove the rear studs for the inside duals. Available at most NAPA or tool stores. Check your lug nut size before buying. Socket pictured below is for a U300 and is 1-1/2"(38MM)x1" .

Note: there are three tools in the first photo. A 3/4" extension, a 3/4" to 1" adapter and the flip socket. To use on the 1" square drive rear studs, you flip the socket around and stick the 3/4" extension in. The other end will the the 1" needed to remove the stud.

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
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Re: Lug Nut Cover Removal Tool

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Quote from: dke1955 –
Thanks everyone.... Michelle  does ordering  from that site help forum?

Nope, it's just something that showed up in my Google search, so if you find the exact item elsewhere cheaper, buy it.  The only forum association is with Amazon through the links you'll find in the "supporting the forum" discussions.
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: Lug Nut Cover Removal Tool

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Quote from: John44 –
Unless yours are different from a 96 I just grab it and pull it off by hand.
Remind me to never shake hands with Dave!  :'(  :'(  :'(  :'(
Dave
2002 295 36'
Build 6006
Motorcade Member 17931
Toad 2003 Jeep Wrangler
2008 BMW R1200 GSA

Re: Lug Nut Cover Removal Tool

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All I can say is the 96 must have a different style or the clips are just weak,they come off easy.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

Re: Lug Nut Cover Removal Tool

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The "96 has Budd wheels his are center hub metric and if like mine you need a plastic tool to unscrew the nut covers as they are threaded onto the stud to cover the nut.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
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Re: Lug Nut Cover Removal Tool

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Quote from: John44 –
Unless yours are different from a 96 I just grab it and pull it off by hand.
Remind me to never shake hands with Dave!  :'(  :'(  :'(  :'(
Quote from: craneman –
The "96 has Budd wheels his are center hub metric and if like mine you need a plastic tool to unscrew the nut covers as they are threaded onto the stud to cover the nut.
Well the plastic tool is what came with my coach when I purchased last May....as far as what I see online it had to be 33mm...but I measure 44mm ....so....I will be looking for universal tool to replace the plastic tool.. 😃. Will advise.
Dave
2002 295 36'
Build 6006
Motorcade Member 17931
Toad 2003 Jeep Wrangler
2008 BMW R1200 GSA

Re: Lug Nut Cover Removal Tool

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Quote from: dke1955 –
Remind me to never shake hands with Dave!  :'(  :'(  :'(  :'( Well the plastic tool is what came with my coach when I purchased last May....as far as what I see online it had to be 33mm...but I measure 44mm ....so....I will be looking for universal tool to replace the plastic tool.. 😃. Will advise.
Don't buy a 33 mm that is for the lug nut you want the lug nut cover tool sold by Alcoa the outside diameter of the cover is probably the 44 mm measurement. They are referring to the thread inside the cover
Lug Nut Covers: Alcoa 33mm Lug Nut Cover Installation Tool | Iowa80.com
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: Lug Nut Cover Removal Tool

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Quote from: craneman –
Don't buy a 33 mm that is for the lug nut you want the lug nut cover tool sold by Alcoa the outside diameter of the cover is probably the 44 mm measurement. They are referring to the thread inside the cover
Lug Nut Covers: Alcoa 33mm Lug Nut Cover Installation Tool | Iowa80.com

Wow am I a dummy I am...Thanks Craneman....I can't believe I didn't pick up on that...wow...Thanks again.
Dave
2002 295 36'
Build 6006
Motorcade Member 17931
Toad 2003 Jeep Wrangler
2008 BMW R1200 GSA

Re: Lug Nut Cover Removal Tool

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Hub Pilot Wheels use a 33mm nut. That would be 33mm socket size to remove them.
Stud Pilot wheels also referred to as Budd Wheels use a 1.5 inch lug nut that has a stud and nut on the dual wheel ends, These would use a special socket like what Pierce showed in above post.
Hub Pilot nuts have a built in washer like these:
Stud Pilot Nuts aks "Budd" look like these:
91 GV U300 Unihome 40' Build 3811
6V92TA Detroit

Re: Lug Nut Cover Removal Tool

Reply #15 –
Found good diagram on "buytruckwheels.com".
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.