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I would avoid hitting the ring with a hammer the ring is temperd and hitting it takes the temper out.
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After using a hydraulic bead breaker I knew this is the way to go !Just get a hydraulic bead breaker and be done in no time. Best tool ever for tires!
I like your attitude !!!
What he said.
Life's too short.
It's too dam hot.
The tire guy has to make a living too.
My buddy who owns and runs a local gas station in the city has a heavy duty one for dismounting them. The length is over 5ft and the weight is around 40lbs . With that thing slamming down on the bead and with soapy water, the beads usually come off pretty fast.Has anyone ever used one of the Duckbill slide hammer type bead breakers before? Northern shows them in their catalog. Almost eliminates the possibility of damaging the rim. And I don't think I would hit the lock ring quite as much as the guy did in the posted video. But maybe I'm just being too careful.![]()
That is not cheating. That is improvising, adapting, overcoming!!!I got it off. I cheated and used the pallet forks on my skidsteer.
Was that you "VPed" who posted those pictures a few years ago ? I always thought that was a pretty slick idea !That is not cheating. That is improvising, adapting, overcoming!!!
I built a replacement foot that fits on the bottom of my hi-lift jack. The baseplate is at a slight angle and protrudes forward, with a slight curve on the leading edge. It is patterned after the spade on a professional bead breaker. I place the tire and wheel under the front bumper of the deuce or 5-ton and use the jack to push down on the bead area. I apply soapy water and can hammer on the back side the foot to force it further towards the lock ring/wheel. I cannot say it is easy, but it broke every bead free on 9 tires. The workout significantly improved the steering on the deuce![]()
Yes indeed on the improved steering! Power steering by Arm Strong!!!That is not cheating. That is improvising, adapting, overcoming!!!
I built a replacement foot that fits on the bottom of my hi-lift jack. The baseplate is at a slight angle and protrudes forward, with a slight curve on the leading edge. It is patterned after the spade on a professional bead breaker. I place the tire and wheel under the front bumper of the deuce or 5-ton and use the jack to push down on the bead area. I apply soapy water and can hammer on the back side the foot to force it further towards the lock ring/wheel. I cannot say it is easy, but it broke every bead free on 9 tires. The workout significantly improved the steering on the deuce![]()
I would love to have a hydraulic bead breaker. But the cheaper price and simplicity of the slide hammer is nice. I do believe the one Northern shows is also around 5 feet long and 50 pounds total weight. I think I might get one of these to try.My buddy who owns and runs a local gas station in the city has a heavy duty one for dismounting them. The length is over 5ft and the weight is around 40lbs . With that thing slamming down on the bead and with soapy water, the beads usually come off pretty fast.
Though for me that is too much work at my age ! Now if I was 20yrs younger ! OK maybe 30yrs !
I love how he hits the ring several times with the hammer then puts the mat down to protect the finish when he rolls it over.It should release from the rim. Check this video out it shows breaking down a deuce rim https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeBx8V7-ZTg
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