Torque multiplier wrench for lugnuts?

[derpschitz]

Is a torque multiplier wrench something that would work for a tirechange kit? Something like this: https://tinyurl.com/y9s65x9b
Considering the alternative is a massive pneumatic driver with gladhand adapters…

 

[Ronmar]

Is a torque multiplier wrench something that would work for a tirechange kit? Something like this: https://tinyurl.com/y9s65x9b
Considering the alternative is a massive pneumatic driver with gladhand adapters…

Yep, got one just like it at home. The multiplication works both ways, so make sure you spin it the right way for the threads you are trying to loosen, and dont overtighten them when putting tgem back on. There is no substitute for delivering the proper torque(torque wrench or meter) and lever when tightening the lugs...

 

[chucky]

If its like the ones ive been around they were all 4 to 1 multipliers and the only time they got drug out was to remove track bolts on heavy equipment cause nothing else would budge em so know you could really trash those stud out and stretch them to not be safe so while your sitting around with nothing to do go break all your nut loose (one at a time) and paint anti seize on all the studs now so you will never need to tote the multiplier with you on trips ! just a 3/4 ratchet and a socket that fits your ride !

 

[serpico760]

Is a torque multiplier wrench something that would work for a tirechange kit? Something like this: https://tinyurl.com/y9s65x9b
Considering the alternative is a massive pneumatic driver with gladhand adapters…

I have the nut buddy and it works great.
Squirrels like it too!

 

[Ronmar]

4:1… the one I have is 63:1. That means 7.1ft/lb on the wrench =450ft/lb on the socket, minus gear losses of course. Thats why I cautioned about cranking it the right direction, you could do some damage with one of these… I think I would actually prefer a 4 or 5:1…

 

[Third From Texas]

Absolutely

I never hit the road w/o it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L4BD32F

 

[ToddJK]

I have one and it beats having a pipe as a cheater bar when you don't have that pipe or when your buddy borrows it and doesn't bring it back, lol. It's a useful tool as long as you use it carefully as others stated. I won't however recommend it to put the lug nuts back on to tighten down, either use a good breaker bar or a suitable torque wrench.

 

[Keith Knight]

I travel with a Milwaukee 18v 1/2” impact with 1,400 lbs nut busting strength. I just rotated all four tires in less than 90 minutes, a couple weeks ago while traveling on the road.

 

[87cr250r]

Don't forget to get the busting strength is much bigger than the unbusting strength on impact wrenches. I suggest observing the amount of rotation required to loosen a properly torqued fastener and observing this rotation when tightening by impact.

With heavy duty diesel engines a lot of critical fasteners have moved to impact wrench tightening. For example, the cylinder head bolts on a Caterpillar 3500 series engine used to be 420 ftlbs but the preferred method today is 150 ftlbs plus 180 degrees. The method is tolerant enough that torque angle gauges are not necessary, a paint pen on the socket is sufficient.

Also, impact wrenches don't work well on long fasteners.

 

[SCSG-G4]

I have one and it beats having a pipe as a cheater bar when you don't have that pipe or when your buddy borrows it and doesn't bring it back, lol. It's a useful tool as long as you use it carefully as others stated. I won't however recommend it to put the lug nuts back on to tighten down, either use a good breaker bar or a suitable torque wrench.

I agree, they are to be used to break the nut FREE, not to tighten to spec.

 

[chucky]

I have the nut buddy and it works great.
Squirrels like it too!

Are we still talking about multipliers ?

 

[coachgeo]

there is numerous threads in here on this. Searching them out and reviewing them will give you some hints on the needed socket sizes. This will help lead you to buying a kit that happens to include all or most of the socket sizes you need. Usually I think there are three sockets in the kits.