Wheel Hanging Tool
#1
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Wheel Hanging Tool
If anyone is looking for one of these I just had a chance to use mine for the 1st time changing back to summer rubber.
These should have been included in our little tool kit from the start.
I picked up the stainless one.
http://www.reverselogic.us/shop.html...rcescroll=true
These should have been included in our little tool kit from the start.
I picked up the stainless one.
http://www.reverselogic.us/shop.html...rcescroll=true
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Nice, and not a bad price.
I made my own years ago from a 14mm x 1.5 bolt. Just cut off the head, and used the grinder to round the end.
For those who change wheels and have not tried one, it makes life much easier (and less risky).
I made my own years ago from a 14mm x 1.5 bolt. Just cut off the head, and used the grinder to round the end.
For those who change wheels and have not tried one, it makes life much easier (and less risky).
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After using this yesterday it's a great caliper and brake rotor saver.
Seemed like I was always hitting the heck out of the caliper/rotor trying to change wheels.
I bet it's a must have if you have the carbon ceramic brake package..... I can just imagine chipping a brake rotor when changing wheels.
Seemed like I was always hitting the heck out of the caliper/rotor trying to change wheels.
I bet it's a must have if you have the carbon ceramic brake package..... I can just imagine chipping a brake rotor when changing wheels.
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Awesome - which thread size?
#9
I have one of those and found that it just added a couple of extra steps to the process. The wheels will be supported by the hub center without the tool so why thread it in and then out? Others obviously like it so I guess it is just personal preference.
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They engage the wheel before the wheel moves over the calipers. They help prevent chipping the paint on the corners of the calipers if you accidentally bobble it either on removal or reinstallation. There isn't a lot of room between the wheel and the calipers so it doesn't take a lot to hit them.
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Definitely seems worth it to buy the stainless one that CSK recommends. But here's the link on Suncoast if anyone is very cost conscious.
http://www.suncoastparts.com/product/99957107430.html
http://www.suncoastparts.com/product/99957107430.html
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Yesterday I just orientated the wheel with the security bolt at 12 o'clock and removed that one completely and inserted the tool then removed the rest of the bolts. Installed the other wheel and the bolt holes lined up lickety-split. No cussing.
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I do all my own summer/winter tire/wheel changes. I have used two of them for years, mine are SS. I also use a lifting wheel dolly so I do not have to lift the wheel/tire which can get a wee-bit heavy. The only PCCB car I have is the 911 which does not see winter use, so no regular changes required, it is also CL.