Shifting just takes practice. Going up thru the gears is pretty simple, coming back down takes a bit more practice, I'm still working on it myself.

As for the lugs, the square part on the rears is for the inner wheel. the nut is for the outer and can be tightened/loosened without holding the square part. I've seen the lug tool at Napa or they can be had at a truck parts store.


1956 GMC 370 dump " 'Tater "
1970 VW Volksrod "the Black Bomber"
2007 Chevy Avalanche
2020 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk,
2005 Harley Davidson FLHTCUI

I dig all cars, old and new, whether they were hammered out of American iron, German steel, or Japanese tin cans. Being unable to appreciate them all is missing out on a world of great things.
But thats just MY opinion!
:P