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Five metal lug nuts are piled together on a concrete surface.

Posted February 28, 2022 Know How

Are All Lug Nuts the Same Size?

Are all lug nuts the same size? There are several differentiating factors to consider before replacing a lug nut. Read on to learn more.

Posted January 9, 20222 Comments Know How

Common Automotive Fasteners Guide

Hey there everyone, step right up to the never ending bin of automotive fasteners! This magical bin is filled with every nut, bolt, washer, or screw you could ever possibly … Continue Reading Common Automotive Fasteners Guide

A brake caliper with seized bolt requiring extraction and thread repair

Posted September 30, 2020 Know How

How to Fix Stripped Threads

Stripped threads can occur for several reasons, but you can learn how to fix stripped threads and reassemble your components quickly and correctly.

Posted August 13, 2020 Know How

What Does Cross-Threaded Mean?

Since their invention, cross-threaded nuts and bolts have been the bane of mechanics’ workdays. Here’s an examination of what they are and why they happen.

Bolts in metric and SAE measurements. The bolts on your car abide by either metric or SAE measurements. Ever wondered what the difference is?

Posted May 22, 2019 Know How

Metric vs. Standard: The Nuts And Bolts Of Nuts And Bolts

Automotive fasteners use two systems of measurement: metric vs. standard. It’s easy to get them confused, but here’s how to tell which one your car uses.

Posted April 7, 2017 Know How

Know-How Notes: How To Repair Damaged Threads

Just a bit tighter and that should do it….. annnnnnd now it is stripped. Great, that’s not a good situation. You just stripped out a hole in a bracket that … Continue Reading Know-How Notes: How To Repair Damaged Threads