CDF Discussion, post Team Update 14

[GeeTwo]

Originally Posted by Ether

When the only tool you have is an air-powered impact wrench, everything looks like a lug nut.

:shudder:

Reminds me of the time (ca 1995) that I pulled on the shoulder of I-10 for a tiny little shimmy that started suddenly. By the time I came to a stop, three of the five lugs on my right front tire had sheared clean off. I was probably a few seconds from using a pine tree as a brake. I don't know what tool they used to tighten the lugs at the shop, but it obviously wasn't the right one. I never used that shop again.

Edit (especially as off-topic):

Originally Posted by Ether

Were they cast aluminum wheels?

I believe they were; curious as to the connection between these two. The dealer where I had the jeep towed told me they had been over-tightened. I ran the same vehicle and wheels for another 10 years without the problem recurring.