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Why did my inside dual tire blow out the sidewall?

Started by belfert, September 26, 2017, 07:18:04 PM

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windtrader

If you have a manual torque reducer to initially loosen and final tightening, wouldn't a regular impact work as it is just spinning off the nuts?
Don F
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gumpy

Quote from: windtrader on September 27, 2017, 09:59:25 PM
If you have a manual torque reducer to initially loosen and final tightening, wouldn't a regular impact work as it is just spinning off the nuts?

Yes.

But even that's not necessary. They make a double ended lug nut wrench which you can insert a hex bar. Once the nuts are loosened, you an use this basically like a star wrench to spin the nuts off or on.

http://www.kentool.com/index.php/products/double-end-truck-wrenches/double-end-truck-wrench-detail

and the bar

http://www.kentool.com/index.php/products/truck-wrench-handle
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luvrbus

They have these cordless 1/2 inch drive impact wrenches now that will remove the lug nuts amazing the power of those 
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PP

I love my 12:1 torque multiplier. I can remove and re-torque lug nuts on the bus with a 1/2" drive torque wrench and never break a sweat. Placing the rims over the lug nuts and getting them to line up and slide on is still a chore  >:( Do they make a tool for that?  ;D

luvrbus

You don't need the 1 inch impact, the new models of the 1/2 impact wrench have plenty of torque  to remove a wheel and do it with less CFM of air I have a I/R 1/2 drive that makes short work of removing lug nuts   
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belfert

Quote from: luvrbus on September 28, 2017, 07:49:53 AM
They have these cordless 1/2 inch drive impact wrenches now that will remove the lug nuts amazing the power of those 

I have a Makita 3/4" cordless impact with 1,250 ft lbs.  It will not budge my lug nuts one bit.
Brian Elfert - 1995 Dina Viaggio 1000 Series 60/B500 - 75% done but usable - Minneapolis, MN

luvrbus

Quote from: belfert on September 28, 2017, 10:05:30 AM
I have a Makita 3/4" cordless impact with 1,250 ft lbs.  It will not budge my lug nuts one bit.

That is strange my Dewalt with 700 ft lbs will remove a lug nut or you sure your is in ft lbs or inches ?
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windtrader

Very cool that new cordless impacts can do the job. I've seen the performance figures and it seems more than enough to bust the nuts loose. What models are working?
Don F
1976 MCI/TMC MC-8 #1286
Fully converted
Bought 2017

gumpy

Quote from: PP on September 28, 2017, 08:17:17 AM
I love my 12:1 torque multiplier. I can remove and re-torque lug nuts on the bus with a 1/2" drive torque wrench and never break a sweat. Placing the rims over the lug nuts and getting them to line up and slide on is still a chore  >:( Do they make a tool for that?  ;D

Yes. It's called a tire spoon. Get the long handled one.

http://www.kentool.com/index.php/products/tire-spoons/curved-tire-mount-demount-spoons-detail
Craig Shepard
Located in Minnesquito

http://bus.gumpydog.com - "Some Assembly Required"

eagle19952

Placing the rims over the lug nuts and getting them to line up and slide on is still a chore. Do they make a tool for that?

yes, two shovel handles...one at 5 and one at 7. you can lift 6 inches and work/rotate till the cows come home.
Donald PH
1978 Model 05 Eagle w/Torsilastic Suspension,8V71 N, DD, Allison on 24.5's 12kw Kubota.

kyle4501

Once the nut is loose, any cordless drill should be able to spin the nuts off - if not , the threads are damaged & need to be replaced.
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luvrbus

On steel wheels I use a bar in the hand holes against the top of the drum and pop it on,the aluminum  wheels I use 2 tire bars on the bottom on each side of the tire and slide it on drive axles are easy once on the hub   
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