Tire/wheel change on the road

wopachop wrote:
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With impact guns I would say some guys can get pretty close. My buddies all change sandcar tires with electric impacts. Dont think I've ever seen them with a torque wrench in their hands.

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Well, a lot of guys think they know how tight they need to go, it's that educated arm. :) Many guys think they simply don't need a torque wrench. Seen that a lot. And if it doesn't come off, and you can get it off later, it's good.

cummins2014 wrote:

wopachop wrote:

Dtank wrote:
*YOUR* job is to watch the guy tightening the lugs with his impact.
*ASK* the guy what his impact is set at!!..:@

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I agree with what you said about auto shops over torquing. We have had horrible luck in that department.

With impact guns I would say some guys can get pretty close. My buddies all change sandcar tires with electric impacts. Dont think I've ever seen them with a torque wrench in their hands.

At home I use an air powered impact. Set it to power level 2 and let it hit 2 or 3 times is about 70ft lbs. I then torque by hand after that.

I think most shops give you lip service on the those impact guns, IMO they are set too high let it hit couple three times ,and then go thru the motions of using the torque wrench. Unless you are leaning right over the top of them , and see the nut actually move, I doubt you are getting the job done right.

I agree, and many shops will not let you in the service area to watch either. If they are working in their parking lot, you may be able to hover.

Like so many RV related, and minor tow vehicle service items, if you want the job done right, well you know... If you are not capable/knowledgeable, then a shop you trust is best option.

Oh ya, on the road, call for help??? Never have, and I have changed some flat tires under GAWD awful conditions. Being prepared is first step!!

Jerry

wopachop wrote:

Dtank wrote:
*YOUR* job is to watch the guy tightening the lugs with his impact.
*ASK* the guy what his impact is set at!!..:@

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I agree with what you said about auto shops over torquing. We have had horrible luck in that department.

With impact guns I would say some guys can get pretty close. My buddies all change sandcar tires with electric impacts. Dont think I've ever seen them with a torque wrench in their hands.

At home I use an air powered impact. Set it to power level 2 and let it hit 2 or 3 times is about 70ft lbs. I then torque by hand after that.

I think most shops give you lip service on the those impact guns, IMO they are set too high let it hit couple three times ,and then go thru the motions of using the torque wrench. Unless you are leaning right over the top of them , and see the nut actually move, I doubt you are getting the job done right.

Dtank wrote:
*YOUR* job is to watch the guy tightening the lugs with his impact.
*ASK* the guy what his impact is set at!!..:@

~

I agree with what you said about auto shops over torquing. We have had horrible luck in that department.

With impact guns I would say some guys can get pretty close. My buddies all change sandcar tires with electric impacts. Dont think I've ever seen them with a torque wrench in their hands.

At home I use an air powered impact. Set it to power level 2 and let it hit 2 or 3 times is about 70ft lbs. I then torque by hand after that.

I have a SnapOn 1/2" impact onboard (not sure why) and an EmGlo 2hp Air compressor that would bust the nuts loose. But the fact is I can have the nuts loose faster with my breaker bar without having to fire off the gen and pull out a hole and impact plus wait for it to pressurize. Have not felt the need to have more than a 20V deWalt impact for general use on the road. At home I have a 80 Gallon 7hp compressor I do use my air tools with.

But then there are "ManlyMen" and ......... :B

cummins2014 wrote:

ford truck guy wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:
Yep there are still a few of us “Manly Men” left Russ.

With my 6 point system, and my Milwaukee 18v 3/4" drive with 1200 - 1500 # of fastening torque I'm all set !

I remove them with that, and use my torque wrench to re install

And before that for me it was a 20 ton hydraulic jack , breaker bar, socket, and torque wrench .
Did it on the side of the road between Las Vegas and Kingman ,Az. Flat tire on the fifth wheel, not a problem.

It was the year I had 3 blowouts on the same trip that convinced me to invest in a good battery powered impact gun, with a 20T hydraulic bottle jack.... then the 6 point followed a year or 2 later:-)

ford truck guy wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:
Yep there are still a few of us “Manly Men” left Russ.

With my 6 point system, and my Milwaukee 18v 3/4" drive with 1200 - 1500 # of fastening torque I'm all set !

I remove them with that, and use my torque wrench to re install

And before that for me it was a 20 ton hydraulic jack , breaker bar, socket, and torque wrench .
Did it on the side of the road between Las Vegas and Kingman ,Az. Flat tire on the fifth wheel, not a problem.

rhagfo wrote:

Edd505 wrote:

dedmiston wrote:
What are we on now, nine pages already?

Just how many RV.NETers does it take to change a tire?

One to dial Coachnet and wait for the tire to be changed.

Well at 70 I am still able to change a tire on both the trailer and 3500 DRW, I not waiting for up to hours for a service person to arrive.

Got you beat at 73, not waiting for someone to change anything for me, not yet anyway. Its going to be awhile as far as I can tell :)

Cummins12V98 wrote:
Yep there are still a few of us “Manly Men” left Russ.

With my 6 point system, and my Milwaukee 18v 3/4" drive with 1200 - 1500 # of fastening torque I'm all set !

I remove them with that, and use my torque wrench to re install

Edd505 wrote:

dedmiston wrote:
What are we on now, nine pages already?

Just how many RV.NETers does it take to change a tire?

One to dial Coachnet and wait for the tire to be changed.

What's your Plan B when there's nobody available? It can happen.