Can this tool be recreated with Home Depot tools?
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The highest torque electric drill presently available is "only" capable of 1,400 in/lbs (1,400/12=117 ft/lbs). The torque on a Porsche Center-lock is something like 442 ft/lbs. You'll need a really well made 4:1 planetary transmission just to get close to what is needed.
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My local Discount Tire has the equipment (breaker bar and long torque wrench) to remove/reinstall CL's. You will still need you CL socket from the frunk. I still do it myself. I remove all four wheels and then take them in to mounted and balanced or I have a mobile tire service come to the house. I remove/reinstall the wheels myself either way. I don't need the hassle of some dude dicking it up and banging the side of my car with a breaker bar or torque wrench.
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Using a torque wrench on CL's will be a one-time event as it will damage/destroy the CL nut. Impact torque cannot be used to properly remove/install CL's. Must use a tool that utilizes constant turning torque.
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Most torque wrenches are unidirectional as it relates to torque and their calibration. Meaning, unless your specific torque wrench is calibrated and rated for install and removal, it should never be used to remove a fastener. ONLY for install torque.
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If I recall, the official manual says you need to to torque it to spec, then back it off then re-torque to another spec. You're also supposed to apply special lube, I mean grease.
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If I recall, the official manual says you need to to torque it to spec, then back it off then re-torque to another spec. You're also supposed to apply special lube, I mean grease.
Just AI the real instructions. These have been discussed for over a decade, lots of experience all over the place
Just AI the real instructions. These have been discussed for over a decade, lots of experience all over the place
The hard blows of an impact wrench damage the central bolt and the retainer.
The reaction arm of a cordless impact wrench can damage the rims.
When using a cordless impact wrench without a reaction arm, the high torque cannot be countered and there is a risk of tilting.
- Do not use an impact wrench.
- Do not use a cordless impact wrench.