How exactly do you solder diodes?

Yes, and with the sockets you don't have to remember which wires are for what and go where, because your relay will only fit in one way. WillWill              Just my $00.02

97 Chevy K1500 5.7L w/ Clifford Matrix RS2

BTW I am not a professional(well at procrastination maybe)

Be Gentle, I'm new to this :-)

No problem, I was in the mood to take a picture today , I get them for free from the junkyard, but anywhere that you can buy the relays you should be able to get the sockets too. Will              Just my $00.02

97 Chevy K1500 5.7L w/ Clifford Matrix RS2

BTW I am not a professional(well at procrastination maybe)

Be Gentle, I'm new to this :-)

for diodes and resistors (lock wires, vats)  ill do a good solder and tape then make sure i zip tie each end of the diode about two inches away on either side.  i make sure its some thing sturdy, that way any stress on the wire will pull on the parts that are zipped, instead of the joints or the ends of the diode/relay.  some people use crimping butt connectors too.  you just dont want either to break.  its an wasy guess what happened if the keyless entry in a chrysler stopped working (lost a resistor somewhere).MECP certified installer