Changing a tire on a General Motors Co. (GMC) truck with a ratchet is not much different then changing one with a lug wrench. The only difference is that you will need a lot more strength to loosen and tighten the lug nuts when using a ratchet. You need the correct size lug nut socket for the GMC truck that you are working on.

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Wheel lock nuts are used to keep wheels from getting stolen by thieves. These lock nuts require a special key to remove the nut. The key fits on one end to the wheel nut, and on the other is a hex head for attaching a tire iron. There are occasions, however, when you may have lost the wheel lock key or you may not have it when you need it, making the lock-nut difficult. You can choose from two different methods to remove a tire with a wheel lock nut---one of which will take five minutes per tire, the other, 20 minutes.

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Lug nut caps are usually fitted over the the tire rim lug nuts to make the rim look fancy. They need to be removed to access the lug nuts. Some lug nut caps are part of the hub caps and are removed as a whole unit. There are also single caps that fit over each individual lug nut. Lug nut caps come in various sizes and will require a certain size socket depending on the vehicle.

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The 2005 Dodge Caravan uses drum brakes to stop the rear tires from spinning when you press on the brake pedal. Drum brakes consist of three main parts: two brake shoes held on by two springs, and the brake drum held on by the wheel. When you complete a brake job on drum brakes, you replace both shoes and the drum. You need a specialized tool called a drum puller to remove the drum from the wheel hub. You can rent one from your local auto parts store.

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When it comes to beauty products, nature often provides products that put man-made ones to shame. Argan oil, derived from the nuts of the argan tree, is a natural product that provides beauty and anti-aging cosmetic benefits. Raw argan oil can be applied to most parts of your body to keep nails, hair and skin healthy, while providing them with extra sheen.

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