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It worked great;only one required an additional pipe extension on the breaker bar to loosen the bolt.
I just bought this 2001 Cabriolet with 30K miles. The previous owner did not have the special socket for the security lug bolts. I found this tool on a Rennlist post, it�s a
LTI Tools LT400-25 Fluted Dual Sided Twist Socket
LTI Tools LT400-25 Fluted Dual Sided Twist Socket
on amazon for $48.
It worked great;only one required an additional pipe extension on the breaker bar to loosen the bolt. I did need a vice to undo the socket from the security bolt. It bites well.
I suppose I could have found the correct socket but read that there were many different types, perhaps the Porsche dealership could have done it, but probably not for $50.
Cheers
Tim
Throw those "security" lug bolts in the trash and buy some regular lug bolts. Nobody is going to steal your wheels, unless you live in a really dicey neighborhood. Better yet, buy some titanium lug bolts that don't rust.
I have taken off so many sets after buying a 996 that I even have a box of them now😀 anyone ever sell a set of these? is there a used market for them?
Rich
What's the go to replacement for the OE lug bolts? Looks like the original 996 bolts are N/A from Porsche and supersede to a 997 black bolt. What's the stock length and are any specific brand aftermarket bolts a good match with finish color (silver zinc) and the concave bolt head shape?
autohausAZ has them
99736120301 Febi Wheel Lug Bolt; M14-1.5 x 58mm Overall; 19mm Hex
Product ID: 99736120301
Qty: 4
$35.96
Purchase Protection
Covers return shipping and replacement order shipping. Extends the new part return period from 30 to 90 days.
Product ID: GUARANTEE
$2.16
Amount
$38.12
Shipping
$6.99
Tax
$4.17
Total
$49.28
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