The old fashioned way...

[Missourian]

Don't see this tool being used much anymore. I have a ⅜" drive. Found this ½" at Habitat for a dollar.

 

[Darkwind]

No.

The old fashioned way didn't ***** out with gloves.

 

[Concerned American]

Don't see this tool being used much anymore. I have a ⅜" drive. Found this ½" at Habitat for a dollar.

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I've got both a 3/8 and a 1/2 in my toolbox. Got a 3/4" drive T-wrench as well.

 

[Missourian]

No.

The old fashioned way didn't ***** out with gloves.

That's for the creosote soaked wood I have under the jack.

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. I hate splinters.

Honestly, I almost always wear gloves when I'm working with my hands. I wear out a pair of leather gloves at the fingertips at least once a month.

 

[Invisibleflash]

Don't see this tool being used much anymore. I have a ⅜" drive. Found this ½" at Habitat for a dollar.

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You can't break lose lugs with that.

 

[1srelluc]

No.

The old fashioned way didn't ***** out with gloves.

Needs them for the rust.

Jokes aside, I seldom do grunt work without gloves. It's just common sense safety to do so.

 

[lg325]

I have that tool but I don't use it for lug nuts.

 

[Concerned American]

I have that tool but I don't use it for lug nuts.

I never used it much. There was a gimble ring-mounted cylinder mounted under a machine that was custom made for it. I had to break the nuts loose but that then I could reach in with that speed wrench and an extension and get them spun off easily.

 

[leftwinger]

That is not any breaker bar. AFTER you got them loose maybe it is faster and easier than re-loading every 1/2 turn.

 

[JohnDB]

I have some swivel screwdrivers similar in nature but they look different.

A lot of guys use their drills to drive in metal screws in threaded holes.....it tends to strip both the screw and threads....a swivel won't and tightens them very effectively.

The slotted one is a PITA but works OK.

 

[Missourian]

That is not any breaker bar. AFTER you got them loose maybe it is faster and easier than re-loading every 1/2 turn.

The 27" breaker bar is on the ground in the picture with a crowbar for lifting the tire into place.

 

[Concerned American]

You can't break lose lugs with that.

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That's what the breaker bar in the lower part of the photo was for.

 

[leftwinger]

Rotating tires at home in a CA garage was the hardest easy car work I ever found. Loosen one side, OK…not dead yet. Jack up one side (if you can squeeze in floor model long handle jack). Put in one or two jackstands, lower car. Take off two (not that easy) keeping mindful of direction/location. Now you’re dirty & hot, sweat dripping. Luckily …front to back due to arrows on tires. Put back on new spot, Tires flopping all over as you Try to hold and get lug nuts started. Yes sitting down, pantlegs legs holding tire as you reach for lugnuts. ARG! Yes, it can be hard even if you’re in good shape.

Repeat other side. By now, filthy and tired.

I stared buying 3 for $90 “the works” in 2018 at quicklane dealer. Tires rotate, oil, filter included every 5000. Winning. Just time waiting ir make APPT. No dirt on garage door to house. No blood, or cussing.

 

[Concerned American]

Rotating tires at home in a CA garage was the hardest easy car work I ever found. Loosen one side, OK…not dead yet. Jack up one side (if you can squeeze in floor model long handle jack). Put in one or two jackstands, lower car. Take off two (not that easy) keeping mindful of direction/location. Now you’re dirty & hot, sweat dripping. Luckily …front to back due to arrows on tires. Put back on new spot, Tires flopping all over as you Try to hold and get lug nuts started. Yes sitting down, pantlegs legs holding tire as you reach for lugnuts. ARG! Yes, it can be hard even if you’re in good shape.

Repeat other side. By now, filthy and tired.

I stared buying 3 for $90 “the works” in 2018 at quicklane dealer. Tires rotate, oil, filter included every 5000. Winning. Just time waiting ir make APPT. No dirt on garage door to house. No blood, or cussing.

Costco will rotate them for free if you buy them there. I've just resigned myself to the task. I have to swap between winter and summer tires and back on two vehicles every year so it has become old hat. I only wish I had put a lift in the shop when I built it--it may come in the future.