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Author:  Bklyn.X [ Thu Jul 28, 2011 10:23 am ]
Post subject:  Damaged Wheel Lug Tool;
Most folks are not as clumsy or as into gadgets that work as I am but I found this tool that worked so well I had to share.
I’ve messed up a wheel lug while taking off or putting on a tire more times than I care to mention. After the first time I learned not to put the lug nut back on and cross thread the thing. I’ve saved a few by filing or chasing the thread with a die and/or a spare lug nut. A pain but not as bad as the couple of times I had to change the lug.
I messed up yet another during ECXC in two spots. One near the end of the lug preventing the use of a regular die and one back far enough to prevent me from being able to stroke a file through it.
Before taking the hub apart to change it I found a Split Die Thread Repair Tool on the web. Video explaining the tool;



I wasn’t getting the very expensive kit but for $20 plus S&H ($26.49), even through pricy for a little bs tool, I took a gamble and ordered the 12M x 1.25 size for my lug.

This thing worked so well I didn’t even have to put a wrench on it; just some oil, a 26mm 6 point socket and turned it by hand. Like a 10 minute job. Not for everyone but for me worth the $$$.
Author:  MtDewMike [ Thu Jul 28, 2011 11:35 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Damaged Wheel Lug Tool;
Pretty cool, Tom. I'll mention this to Jesse, as I'm sure he does not have one of these in his collection of tools.
Author:  XterraPA [ Fri Jul 29, 2011 2:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Damaged Wheel Lug Tool;
This is a pretty bad ass tool. It really takes over where my standard tap & die kit leaves off. Nice find, Tom!
Author:  Bass4Runner [ Fri Jul 29, 2011 7:14 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Damaged Wheel Lug Tool;
Very Cool 8)
Great find Tom.
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