[Goodysgotacuda]

Looks to be a Westward, which is what I own. The shown p/ns are Westward.

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[ScaleJK4x4]

Looks to be a Westward, which is what I own. The shown p/ns are Westward.

Is this the best one out there these days? Nutsert virgin here, and will be doing some armor in the near future. And I don't want to F it up.

 

[Goodysgotacuda]

It works well for me, along with rotocut annular cutters for making the holes in the tub.

 

[jeeperjkj]

Sorry for the stupid question, but on an unrelated topic, 12pt sockets will work with 6 point nuts, but not vice versa, right?

 

[akjk]

Yes

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[Goodysgotacuda]

Sorry for the stupid question, but on an unrelated topic, 12pt sockets will work with 6 point nuts, but not vice versa, right?

Yes, however 6point socket on a 6point hex nut/bolt will be stronger and less likely to round the fastener. I much prefer to buy 6point sockets for that reason, for the rare occasion you come across a 12point bolt [I can think of only 1 on the JK], usually a gear wrench or cheaper socket will get it done.

My high quality sockets are all 6pt.

 

[e-jeep]

This is the nutsert tool I bought ...it's a great investment!!!

 

[jeeperjkj]

Yes, however 6point socket on a 6point hex nut/bolt will be stronger and less likely to round the fastener. I much prefer to buy 6point sockets for that reason, for the rare occasion you come across a 12point bolt [I can think of only 1 on the JK], usually a gear wrench or cheaper socket will get it done.

My high quality sockets are all 6pt.

Right on. Thanks. Makes sense, but I never would've thought of that.

FWIW, where is the 12pt bolt on the JK?

 

[Goodysgotacuda]

Wheel hub is a 13mm 12pt.


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[spookylynx]

I bought that tool when I did my PSC Brawler Rockers, did all 30some nutserts in about 15 min. with no screwups!! best investment for the job.

 

[babbott]

I bought that tool when I did my PSC Brawler Rockers, did all 30some nutserts in about 15 min. with no screwups!! best investment for the job.

What setting did you have on the Westward nut insert tool? I don't want to over crush!

 

[e-jeep]

What setting did you have on the Westward nut insert tool? I don't want to over crush!

Mine doesn't have "settings". I started the first one loose, then tightened it down little by little till it was solid.

 

[babbott]

Mine doesn't have "settings". I started the first one loose, then tightened it down little by little till it was solid.

That sounds like a good way to start! I'm going to order one so I can get my new PSC rocker armor on when the get here!

If I were to order an additional mandrel... What size for the PSC nutserts? Are they 5\16"?

 

[Goodysgotacuda]

Rocker armor is 1/4"-20 if i remember correctly. Corners and fenders are 5/16"-18.