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Just received my Nut Cracker Pro. It is a cheaper version of the Hytorc center lock nut removal/install tool. It is really nice and very well constructed. The main difference between it and Hytorc is that you have to flip a switch to reverse the rotation for the 90 degree loosening procedure before the final tightening. Fully automated wasnt worth and additional $1500 to me. It came in a very high quality pelican like case. $3500 is still a lot of $$$, but it really nice to have a proper tool for a one man wheel R & R procedure for center locks.
Last edited by cutlass476; May 29, 2025 at 11:29 PM.
Just received my Nut Cracker Pro. It is a cheaper version of the Hytorc center lock nut removal/install tool. It is really nice and very well constructed. The main difference between it and Hytorc is that you have to flip a switch to reverse the rotation for the 90 degree loosening procedure before the final tightening. Fully automated wasnt worth and additional $1500 to me. It came in a very high quality pelican like case. $3500 is still a lot of $$$, but it really nice to have a proper tool for a one man wheel R & R procedure for center locks.
WOW I want one. How much total did you pay for it? Did you have to pay import taxes (goods from Europe)? Thank you!
When I ordered the manual nut cracker last year, I got a bill from fedex for some kind of import tax. It came sometime after the shipping. It was around $100 or something.
When I ordered the manual nut cracker last year, I got a bill from fedex for some kind of import tax. It came sometime after the shipping. It was around $100 or something.
That is certainly possible. If an import tax bill comes it comes. Still way cheaper than the Hytorc and I didnt want to have to deal with using the brake holder, breaker bar, torque wrench, etc . The regular Nut Cracker and the Renntorq are still great solutions for the removal challenges. No way I was buying a 4ft long 3/4 drive torque wrench and breaker bar. These torque multipliers are definitely the way to go.
I didnt want to have to deal with using the brake holder, breaker bar, torque wrench, etc . The regular Nut Cracker and the Renntorq are still great solutions for the removal challenges.
Brake pedal depressor is definitely the most annoying part (aside from the grease ). I swap wheels for track and if I significantly increase my track days, I may consider the powered one. Or I may get a dedicated car at that point. Dont know yet.
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