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03-05-2018, 04:33 PM
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I thought these twisted off. How to remove this wheel simulator?
One of the front wheel simulators appears to be bent and has some wiggle. It's not in danger of falling off. I'm not sure is really a problem.
Either way, in trying to get a closer look I found we can't get the 2 nuts that hold it to break free. With some research it seems they twist off. They don't act like they twist off. But the tools fit the task of twisting of.
The funny thing the tool is already twisted as in bent. It's there any way to remove without mangling them? They don't seem to be very durable.
   
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03-05-2018, 04:39 PM
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The "tool" that came with my RV broke the first time I tried to use it. I bought the correct size socket and a "T-Bar" and now I have no trouble. Be sure you are removing the 2 nuts with the dimples.
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03-05-2018, 04:41 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Forkyfork
One of the front wheel simulators appears to be bent and has some wiggle. It's not in danger of falling off. I'm not sure is really a problem.
Either way, in trying to get a closer look I found we can't get the 2 nuts that hold it to break free. With some research it seems they twist off. They don't act like they twist off. But the tools fit the task of twisting of.
The funny thing the tool is already twisted as in bent. It's there any way to remove without mangling them? They don't seem to be very durable.
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I’ve never owned that particular style but from what I’ve seen in the past you are correct there should be two nuts that hold the cover on with all the other nights holding the wheel those two nuts may also be holding the wheel as well and be very tight. I would go purchase a very nice socket that fits that preferably an impact socket is stronger then also purchase a long breaker bar doesn’t have to be ratcheting at least 3 foot long.
You could probably actually see a vvideo of this somewhere on YouTube
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03-05-2018, 04:48 PM
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The dimpled covers just pull off, most truck stops and CW have the tool in stock. Looks like a pair of pliers with plastic (usually red) covered jaws and handle. Pull the dimpled covers off with the tool, then use a lug nut wrench to loosen the one holding the cover on. Sometimes they torque it down to the same as the actual lugnuts.
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03-05-2018, 04:58 PM
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Tire shop destroyed one of mine putting them on with an impact. I'll pull the covers and install them myself from now on.
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03-05-2018, 05:17 PM
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What are the center cover that covers the place where you add fluid into center hub
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03-05-2018, 05:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Adamsta
What are the center cover that covers the place where you add fluid into center hub
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Are you talking about the removable center in some hub covers or the actual Stemco plastic cover on the hub as shown here: http://www.stemco.com/products/wheel...ucts/hub-caps/
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03-05-2018, 05:28 PM
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Possible custom insert?
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03-05-2018, 05:29 PM
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Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Your RV is 1 year older than ours and we have the same setup as yours concerning the wheel covers. It looks to me like someone really torqued the 2 dimpled wheel cover nuts. Since you have the "nut cover" off you should be able to find a socket that fits the actual nut that holds the cover on. Whenever I have anything done with my wheels or tires I take the covers off myself and put them back on when the service is finished.
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03-05-2018, 05:34 PM
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If you don't have the tool you can wiggle them off with a little effort... Revealing the actual lug nut....
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03-05-2018, 05:39 PM
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Winnebago Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr_D
The dimpled covers just pull off, most truck stops and CW have the tool in stock. Looks like a pair of pliers with plastic (usually red) covered jaws and handle. Pull the dimpled covers off with the tool, then use a lug nut wrench to loosen the one holding the cover on. Sometimes they torque it down to the same as the actual lugnuts.
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They must be different than mine then. The dimpled cover doesn't come off separately on mine. The cover and nut are all one piece.
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08 Winnebago Destination 39W Gas UFO Workhorse Chassis......It's really weird being the same age as old people. I thought getting old would take much longer.
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03-05-2018, 05:41 PM
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Some nut covers pull off. Some nut covers unscrew. Make sure what kind you have as you're getting advice from folks with each kind.
You can also tap on the covers to find the ones that unscrew. Distinctly different sound.
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03-05-2018, 05:41 PM
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+1 for buying / using a real socket (if it's not a pull-off cover as above). You don't need to tighten it like a lug nut, but the real socket lets you break it loose easier, and also get it a bit more snug than the cheap t-handle tool. BTDT... 
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03-05-2018, 05:42 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr_D
The dimpled covers just pull off, most truck stops and CW have the tool in stock. Looks like a pair of pliers with plastic (usually red) covered jaws and handle. Pull the dimpled covers off with the tool, then use a lug nut wrench to loosen the one holding the cover on. Sometimes they torque it down to the same as the actual lugnuts.
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If you can pull the dimpled covers off my wheel liners with those pliers I'll give you a dollar. 
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