Changing Tires, an easier way.

[flyer92]

If your lug nuts are torqued to proper spec, you shouldn't need to carry an impact if you are of average strength. Nice to have, yes. It is another tool to carry and maintain.

Agree 100%...and if you still can't get the lug nuts off, a simple breaker bar works wonders and is easier to store, doesn't need to be recharged, etc.

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[roaniecowpony]

M18 8.0 battery on my Milwaukee impact. Gorilla "Racing" HEX (no stinkin spline lugs) lug nuts (extra long with knurled top).

The wheels come off and go back on with the impact. At home I'll use a torque wrench most of the time. On the trail or road, I just put a breaker bar on them to make sure they are tight enough.

 

[EbyCreek]

https://www.liftwithtrac.com/
The tire trac helps with removing and installing large tires also.

 

[BRuby]

?‍ I just do it by the book and don’t need luck, but to each his own!

Yep. It is far too easy to set your torque wrench and use it. What does it take - like 30s.

In the past - having others do impact wrench tightening - can be too tight (usually) or too loose. Complete idiots. Even when they torque wrench - it needs to be checked. Best to always do yourself - so long as you have the skill and knowledge and equipment.

Impact only to loosen. No cross threading. Zero problems. Perfect spec. Luck not needed. Nice.

 

[JLUR_Pete]

I'm 66 and still use this, which I used when I was 18 driving a tow truck to pay for school.

If I remember correctly, and I might not (I'm 66) I think the 2020 JLUR manual says to not use an impact wrench on the lugs.

I've never used a torque wrench on lugs, but that could be my ignorance.

 

[azjl#3]

I’m 54. 50’s not old. Not everyday anyhow.
I do agree with the concrete though. They’re the definition of 10 pounds of crap in a 5 pound sack.

I'm 63, sorry, 50ft lb feels like 90ft lbs just to verify, I only use impact to quickly remove after breaking tq, and, after I hand thread on, to run to just touching, then tq

 

[OldGuyNewJeep]

I've never used a torque wrench on lugs, but that could be my ignorance.

It’s never too late to make a change. Be ignorant no more! ?

130 ft-lbs is not a lot of “oomph.” I’ll bet money you guys who go by feel are over tightening. Tight is tight. Too tight is broken (or on the way to broken).

 

[Opus]

I keep a 24" breaker and a 22mm socket in the Jeep. I leave the torque wrench in the garage. I figure I can get the lug nuts plenty tight to get home and then calibrate it to 130ft-lbs there.

 

[JLUR_Pete]

I am anal and always torque to exactly 130 ft-lbs.

I'm sorry; you know it isn't too late to change ....


As soon as I break a lug due to over-tightening, I'll *consider* a torque wrench for lugs.

 

[Ang1Sgt]

While drinking a weekly beer at a remote location just below the Mogollon Rim, I noticed another regular. The older gent (70+) had severely bruised and bloodied arms. A little bit to the face as well. I asked what happened? Flat tire on Toyota Tacoma 4x4 P/U, the small truck. He could not get the lug nuts off, had difficulty lowering the spare, as well operating the jack. Whew! I'm not that far away. I decided to be proactive and procure tools and adapters for the Jeeps 22mm nuts and jack. I already had lots of Ryobi tools, batteries, and chargers. So I went that way. That size impact (P262) will get the nuts loose.

Jeff,

I am 67 and partially Disabled so things like a 5 tire rotation are a really tough deal for me. But like you, with the proper tools it can still be done. I have some similar tools to what you show here in this post and it certainly helps out.

I think I’ve said it before, to me, MY JEEP is my late in life CORVETTE. I sure can’t afford a Vette, but this JEEP gives me a lot of joy and puts a smile on my face every day. For me, that is what it’s all about!

 

[jaymz]

Serious questions for the torque wrench guys:
How do you store your wrench?
Where do you store your wrench?
How often do you check calibration?
How often do you get it calibrated?

Because as I’m sure you know, if it’s not stored at a fairly stable temperature with little humidity, “unloaded” and don’t calibrate it annually - you may or may not even be close with your actual torque settings.

 

[roaniecowpony]

Jeff,

I am 67 and partially Disabled so things like a 5 tire rotation are a really tough deal for me. But like you, with the proper tools it can still be done. I have some similar tools to what you show here in this post and it certainly helps out.

I think I’ve said it before, to me, MY JEEP is my late in life CORVETTE. I sure can’t afford a Vette, but this JEEP gives me a lot of joy and puts a smile on my face every day. For me, that is what it’s all about!

I was thinking about a new mid-engine vette as well as other cars. But those kind of cars cause me stress. Stress where I park them, stress when something tiny happens to them, stress when I drive them, just stress for every little issue. I get very little stress from the jeep. Life is good.

 

[PatriotX]

Serious questions for the torque wrench guys:
How do you store your wrench?
Where do you store your wrench?
How often do you check calibration?
How often do you get it calibrated?

Because as I’m sure you know, if it’s not stored at a fairly stable temperature with little humidity, “unloaded” and don’t calibrate it annually - you may or may not even be close with your actual torque settings.

I would rather use a torque wrench that hasn’t been calibrated in years than try and be “lucky” like some here.

 

[Rhinebeck01]

It’s never too late to make a change. Be ignorant no more! ?

130 ft-lbs is not a lot of “oomph.” I’ll bet money you guys who go by feel are over tightening. Tight is tight. Too tight is broken (or on the way to broken).

I'm like you... no way will I use one of my impact wrenches on a lug nut(s).

Lugs come off with a socket and breaker bar and then when reinstalled, I completely/fully screw on the lug nut by hand and then use a long handled torque wrench with socket to torque each lug nut to specs. End result ....No damaged lugs and no stretched/damaged wheels studs, etc.

I do the above with my personal vehicles and vehicles I work on for other's. Yes, I'm 74yo. and have learned over the years the best way to do certain things lets say.

 

[roaniecowpony]

My particular makes and designs of torque wrenches are unaffected by storage temperatures and humidity. At least in any meaningful manner.

But the point about getting them calibrated on some periodic basis is a good one. I have a small inch/lb Proto brand wrench that, while it's a high quality tool, it stopped working from just laying around. It needs servicing after 40 years of ownership.

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