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Thu, 22 January 2015 11:57  |
Otterwan
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I just got this from Amazon. I had checked at the local auto parts stores and the only ones they had in the proper size for Alcoa nuts were chromed and looked and felt cheap. This bad boy is epoxy painted and has a good heft to it. Sure I could use a ratchet and socket, but there's just something about breaking the lug nut loose and then holding the wrench in one hand and giving it a good spin to get the nut off.
Anyway, enough of me waxing poetic over lug wrenches. Enjoy!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000P72HSQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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| Re: [GMCnet] If you're a big fan of star lug nut wrenches like me..... [message #270155 is a reply to message #270154] |
Thu, 22 January 2015 13:58  |
Otterwan
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USAussie wrote on Thu, 22 January 2015 11:46How does one determine that the Alcoa lug nuts are torqued properly to 140 ft lb?
Carefully calibrated biceps!
Seriously, this for changing a flat quickly on the side of the road. I carry a torque wrench in the coach, but "good-n-tight" by hand is good enough to get you someplace safe.
A few years ago while driving a truck and camper I had a flat on a busy interstate full of semi trucks. Even though I was completely on the shoulder, the trucks made the rig rock every time they went by. The star wrench I had made changing the tire quick and easy, and I pulled off at the next ramp and found a safe place to check the torque.
1977 Birchaven, Lynnwood WA - "We may not be able to stop all evil in the world, but I know that how we treat one another is entirely up to us."
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| Re: [GMCnet] If you're a big fan of star lug nut wrenches likeme..... [message #270157 is a reply to message #270155] |
Thu, 22 January 2015 16:48 |
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USAussie
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David,
I agree that R&R'ing a flat tire on the drivers / road side when pulled over is a harrowing situation and DANGEROUS! Watch any of
the Cop shows and you'll see a fair few officers get hit when they're standing at the drivers window!
Actually I carry one of these in Double Trouble:
http://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-heavy-duty-electric-impact-wrench-68099.html
And one of these:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-2-Drive-Torque-Bar-Extension-Impact-Limiting-Stick-140-ft-lbs-190Nm-NEW-/321646600940
And I ga-ron-tee they're faster than the + wrench!
The down side is that I have to start the Onan to R&R a tire. I am waiting for one of these to go to a lower price on sale:
http://www.harborfreight.com/18-volt-12-in-cordless-variable-speed-impact-wrench-60380.html
Regards,
Rob M.
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
-----Original Message-----
From: David Orders
Carefully calibrated biceps!
Seriously, this for changing a flat quickly on the side of the road. I carry a torque wrench in the coach, but "good-n-tight" by
hand is good enough to get you someplace safe.
A few years ago while driving a truck and camper I had a flat on a busy interstate full of semi trucks. Even though I was completely
on the shoulder, the trucks made the rig rock every time they went by. The star wrench I had made changing the tire quick and easy,
and I pulled off at the next ramp and found a safe place to check the torque.
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Rob M. (USAussie)
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| Re: [GMCnet] If you're a big fan of star lug nut wrenches likeme..... [message #270158 is a reply to message #270157] |
Thu, 22 January 2015 16:56 |
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And if the Onan doesn't start (not that THAT would ever happen ;o)
We should have a tire changing race, John Henry style, man against machine!
1977 Birchaven, Lynnwood WA - "We may not be able to stop all evil in the world, but I know that how we treat one another is entirely up to us."
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| Re: [GMCnet] If you're a big fan of star lug nut wrencheslikeme..... [message #270159 is a reply to message #270158] |
Thu, 22 January 2015 17:23 |
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USAussie
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Actually my Onan is VERY reliable after Emery Stora helped me go through it.
However, being the pedantic bugger that I am I like belt and suspenders that's why I'm going to buy one of the battery powered
models.
No way, remember what happened to John Henry at the end of the contest! I would not want to be the cause of your demise! ;-)
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Rob M.
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
-----Original Message-----
From: David Orders
And if the Onan doesn't start (not that THAT would ever happen ;o)
We should have a tire changing race, John Henry style, man against machine!
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| Re: [GMCnet] If you're a big fan of star lug nut wrenches like me..... [message #270166 is a reply to message #270154] |
Thu, 22 January 2015 19:55 |
Mr ERFisher
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Read here
http://gmc49ers.blogspot.com/2014/03/get-all-torqued-up-for-5.html
Erf
On Thursday, January 22, 2015, Robert Mueller
wrote:
> David,
>
> I agree that R&R'ing a flat tire on the drivers / road side when pulled
> over is a harrowing situation and DANGEROUS! Watch any of
> the Cop shows and you'll see a fair few officers get hit when they're
> standing at the drivers window!
>
> Actually I carry one of these in Double Trouble:
>
>
> http://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-heavy-duty-electric-impact-wrench-68099.html
>
> And one of these:
>
>
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-2-Drive-Torque-Bar-Extension-Impact-Limiting-Stick-140-ft-lbs-190Nm-NEW-/321646600940
>
> And I ga-ron-tee they're faster than the + wrench!
>
> The down side is that I have to start the Onan to R&R a tire. I am waiting
> for one of these to go to a lower price on sale:
>
>
> http://www.harborfreight.com/18-volt-12-in-cordless-variable-speed-impact-wrench-60380.html
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
> Sydney, Australia
> AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: David Orders
>
> Carefully calibrated biceps!
>
> Seriously, this for changing a flat quickly on the side of the road. I
> carry a torque wrench in the coach, but "good-n-tight" by
> hand is good enough to get you someplace safe.
>
> A few years ago while driving a truck and camper I had a flat on a busy
> interstate full of semi trucks. Even though I was completely
> on the shoulder, the trucks made the rig rock every time they went by. The
> star wrench I had made changing the tire quick and easy,
> and I pulled off at the next ramp and found a safe place to check the
> torque.
>
>
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| Re: If you're a big fan of star lug nut wrenches like me..... [message #270195 is a reply to message #270149] |
Fri, 23 January 2015 09:37 |
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I had one of those for the SOB (P30 chassis) and bent it taking a wheel off. With even a >little< bend, they won't spin properly, so I trashed it. Now that I have Eagles on the GMC, I'll likely get another.
--johnny
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
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| Re: [GMCnet] If you're a big fan of star lug nut wrencheslikeme..... [message #270196 is a reply to message #270185] |
Fri, 23 January 2015 09:38 |
Bruce Hart
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The last time I had to exchange my 1/2" drive ratchet I got the new
improved ergonomic ratchet that I hated.
Apparently it was such a good item they don't have it listed anymore.
On Fri, Jan 23, 2015 at 6:09 AM, Robert Mueller
wrote:
> Yep!
>
> I was impressed at how well it worked, hence my intention to purchase on.
>
> BTW when you take the ratchets to Sears you're probably going to be given
> a new ratcheting assembly that goes in the center and you
> get to fix it yourself!
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jerry Sitzlar
>
> Rob,
>
> Remember this past summer when I brought my Harbor Freight 18V Impact
> Wrench over to Chuck Boyd's house/barn to help you guys.
> Anyway, it still works great. I actually removed the lug nuts on all 6
> wheels and replaced them on one battery charge. I'm still
> impressed with it. Like you, I waited until it went on sale and used a
> 20% coupon with it. I have only had one Harbor Freight tool
> break with me and that was a small hand wrench while I've got to go by
> Sears to replace one each 1/4 and 3/8 ratchet that quit
> working.
>
> I also carry the original lug wrench that came with the coach AND a X
> type. You must have backup. :)
>
> Jerry
>
>
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