Random Wheel Lug Bolt Rant

[badwolfe]

haha. I was half joking. I do have a pipe like this and I do call it the destroyer because honestly I think it has done more hurt than good. Lots of snapped bolts and busted knuckles. haha.

I use a cordless high torque dewalt for garage and track use. I bought it in 2016 for $325 and it's been worth every penny.

One thing to keep in mind with these high torque tools. Don't get your ears close and/or use ear plugs. It will make your ears ring.

Also shy away from using it on aluminum casing. My dumbass used it on a transmission bolt once and it cracked the case. :-/

Honestly - that's one reason I've not gone to far down the breaker bar road - As I've gotten older (ok 62 is not THAT old) I tend to shy away from things that can hurt me!!! LOL

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[MisterSkiz]

There is no reason they needed an impact to put your lug nuts/wheel bolts on.


Impacts have saved me so much misery - I love them.

I have a big heavy corded Dewalt impact gun that gets used to remove/install lug nuts if needed.

I don't use it much since I bought this now - which removes anything that I have.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HCM1HKG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Then I have tons of impact sockets, extensions, wobble extensions etc.

If the lugs/bolts on the Supra are torque down correctly, the small impact can get them off no worries.

If you are removing wheels a lot, you should be making sure they are torqued correctly, I bought this to aid in that - basically private label Snap On, made in USA.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002XMSFIM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[badwolfe]

There is no reason they needed an impact to put your lug nuts/wheel bolts on.


Impacts have saved me so much misery - I love them.

I have a big heavy corded Dewalt impact gun that gets used to remove/install lug nuts if needed.

I don't use it much since I bought this now - which removes anything that I have.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HCM1HKG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Then I have tons of impact sockets, extensions, wobble extensions etc.

If the lugs/bolts on the Supra are torque down correctly, the small impact can get them off no worries.

If you are removing wheels a lot, you should be making sure they are torqued correctly, I bought this to aid in that - basically private label Snap On, made in USA.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002XMSFIM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Yeah - I agree - and this is the ONLY thing that I've found fault with them but it's really peeved me off. And it's for sure NOT the 104 ft/lbs called for. That being said - a nicer - more powerful impact will be a good thing - love tools!!!

 

[badwolfe]

I'll be dealing with this over the weekend. Luckily I'll have my impact so can hold the socket on place.
So the OEM bolts have shallow heads, like a flywheel bolt?

I think it's a combination of the bolt head and the recess in the wheel. Together - at least for me - the lug wrench does not stay seated as well as one other vehicles i have or have had. I do have a thin wall deep socket that Fits better but I can't use it with my socket set cause I can't get them broke loose - oh the pain and agony of it all LOL

 

[kaj]

Ah. I was gonna ask if the socket were thin walled. I have to use 1/2" drive socket on the end of an impact gun or the breaker/jack handle. I have a ton of tools that are only good for one thing... but man.. they are so necessary LOL

 

[badwolfe]

Ah. I was gonna ask if the socket were thin walled. I have to use 1/2" drive socket on the end of an impact gun or the breaker/jack handle. I have a ton of tools that are only good for one thing... but man.. they are so necessary LOL

Yeah - I have a 1/2 impact socket as well but the small impact wrench i have won't budge - I have porter cable 450 ft/lb arriving tomorrow. Hopefully that will break them loose and then I can use lug wrench or my thin wall socket and ratchet. But yeah - i have several tools - especially in my wood shop - that are only good for like one thing as well!

 

[J29DB03]

Speaking of tools with only one job, though you could use them for more, get yourself some protected sockets. No sense jacking your wheels up while using the impact. There’s a number of different brands that make them.

 

[badwolfe]

Speaking of tools with only one job, though you could use them for more, get yourself some protected sockets. No sense jacking your wheels up while using the impact. There’s a number of different brands that make them.

Cool - where did you source these?

 

[J29DB03]

Cool - where did you source these?

Those in particular are GearWrench. Think Snap-on’s website might have them. Other sites probably would as well. But you can find sockets like that on Amazon, at Harbor Freight, many different places and brands.

 

[badwolfe]

Those in particular are GearWrench. Think Snap-on’s website might have them. Other sites probably would as well. But you can find sockets like that on Amazon, at Harbor Freight, many different places and brands.

Great - thanks!!!!

 

[mr_sparkle6666]

Great - thanks!!!!

In a pinch you could just wrap the socket with some electrical tape. Plain old masking tape would work too just make sure you get multiple wraps around bc it will tear

 

[Evolution]

I use heat shrink on my wheel sockets.

 

[lucky phil]

There is no reason they needed an impact to put your lug nuts/wheel bolts on.


Impacts have saved me so much misery - I love them.

I have a big heavy corded Dewalt impact gun that gets used to remove/install lug nuts if needed.

I don't use it much since I bought this now - which removes anything that I have.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HCM1HKG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Then I have tons of impact sockets, extensions, wobble extensions etc.

If the lugs/bolts on the Supra are torque down correctly, the small impact can get them off no worries.

If you are removing wheels a lot, you should be making sure they are torqued correctly, I bought this to aid in that - basically private label Snap On, made in USA.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002XMSFIM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They should be torqued by hand with a torque wrench irrespective of whether or not they are removed regularly.

Phil

 

[gixxersixxerman]

This should be all you need, and the socket btw but this should break any lug bolt/nut loose that they wouldve put on

Amazon.com: ABN Breaker Bar – 24in Handle, 1/2in Drive, Chrome-Vanadium Steel (CR-V) Flexi-Bar with Locking Flexible Head : Tools & Home Improvement

 

[badwolfe]

I use heat shrink on my wheel sockets.

Never thought of that - that's why I love this forum - so many outside the box ideas!

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