"Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo" (akioohtori)
11/20/2019 at 18:28 • Filed to: The Hot Mess
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"Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo" (akioohtori)
11/20/2019 at 18:28 • Filed to: The Hot Mess | 4
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Took the Jaaaaaag to Costco to get the tires put on. It did not go well.
The first time they called me it was to let me know one lug nut was ballooned and the another was so tight they weren’t sure they would be able to get it off. They needed permission to try but with the caveat they couldn’t guarantee success.
I gave them leave to apply as many unga dungas as it would take.
One came loose. The other rounded.
FML.
So they slapped new rubber on the back and sent me home. And by “home” I of course mean Harbor Freight to buy a 1/2 drive 12-point 18mm socket.
And a hammer.*
*Just kidding. I already had the hammer.
Lots of wailing on it later, the socket and lug nut were fused. Lot of grunting later, the lug nut consented to leave the vehicle and after some “gentle” taps with a punch, it also was convinced to leave the socket.
Waiting for traffic to clear up before I head back, then it is to the alignment shop tomorrow morning and hopefully I have a happy kitty.
glemon
> Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo
11/20/2019 at 18:31 |
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That some impressive BFH work
BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind
> Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo
11/20/2019 at 19:06 |
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That’s what happened to mine, too. Luckily, they’re exactly the same as the Toyota Tundra, and thus can be ordered online for about $35 a set.
DipodomysDeserti
> Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo
11/20/2019 at 19:31 |
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Jag used the same type of lugnuts as Jeep. I ordered a set of solid SS ones last time I rotated my tires. Cost me around $30.
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Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo
> BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind
11/20/2019 at 19:59 |
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Haha ok good to know Amazon was right. They'll be here tomorrow
zipfuel
> Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo
11/20/2019 at 20:02 |
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You are quite clearly the hammer swinging
hero this old Jag
neeeds
Land_Yacht_225
> Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo
11/20/2019 at 22:26 |
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Never happened on my S-Type, but the last 2 Vanden Plas...yeah...
Nobody had rotated the tires in so long that there were siezed lugs on every corner. The most recent 07 we bought I think was average 3 a corner.
Ford- Jag lugnuts are a problem.
davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
> Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo
11/21/2019 at 09:41 |
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Ahem...
https://oppositelock.kinja.com/oppo-poll-late-2019-what-car-s-do-you-own-drive-1839966595
i86hotdogs
> Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo
11/21/2019 at 11:33 |
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“We need your clearance to absolutely beat the shit out of your car. It may not work, but we will try.”
Can you imagine other professions being able to make that claim?
“ Were gonna try to remove this cavity using a chisel and a mallet. You might die, so we need your clearance to have at it.”