Trick Lug Nut Remover ??

[billt460]

Has anyone seen, examined, or used one of these? If they work as advertised, it could prove to be a useful tool for a woman, elderly person, or anyone else who has limited dexterity or strength, who would have difficulty removing tightened or stuck lug nuts. It's nicely packaged, small, and would be easy to keep in the trunk or spare tire well.

I have no idea of the quality, or how well they work. But it seems like a good idea. This particular link doesn't show a video, but I've seen short videos of them. (I have no idea how much the nuts were torqued in the videos). They just showed how the tool operates.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GUOFDHA/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[billt460]

The reviews on Home Depot are not that plentiful, or good for that matter. But I've seen bad reviews on good products before.... Unless they're in the hundreds.

XtremepowerUS Lug Nut Torque Wrench Multiplier Labor Saving Tool Set with 3-Sockets 350NM (6-Piece) 18856-H1 - The Home Depot

Do all your toughest jobs by selecting this Xtremepower US Heavy-Duty Lug Nut Wrench Torque Multiplier with NM Socket. Easy to handle.

www.homedepot.com

 

[david3921]

Torque Test Channel tested one.

 

[billt460]

Good video...... EXPOSED as a POS.

 

[GeoBruin]

Good video...... EXPOSED as a POS.

Yeah, meanwhile that drill to impact gizmo looks like a gem!

 

[Pinemarten]

Kinda cool but I think I'd just send wife/daughter/elderly folks off, equipped with a cordless impact and the correct socket.
I would enjoy having one of these to modify it for various applications..............(when I get some spare time).

I'd like one of those impact adaptors for a drill as well. Murphy's law..........they are discontinued!

 

[Hohn]

If one truly needs to be able to remove lug nuts without physical strength, a cordless impact is likely the best option.
Then again, what do you do then? Is an infirm person going to be able to remove the wheel once the nuts are off?

Lug nut removal only solves part of the problem-- arguably the easy part.

 

[Pinemarten]

I figure I want the person(s) I'm concerned about to have the correct tools to allow a good Samaritan to change their tire.

 

[david3921]

Yeah, meanwhile that drill to impact gizmo looks like a gem!

FYI...that was given to TTC by Garage Journals very own 'ItsNemo'...along with some maple syrup.

 

[GeoBruin]

FYI...that was given to TTC by Garage Journals very own ItsNemo.....along with some maple syrup.

We'll now we need some more info...

 

[Under_Pressure]

Torque multipliers specifically configured to remove wheel lugs on heavy trucks and equipment have been around for years. This is the same idea consumerized for lighter duty applications. This particular one doesn't look that impressive, but the concept is sound and logical.

 

[619DioFan]

Cordless impact with correct socket
25 inch HF breaker bar for back up
AAA membership if the above fails

This is how I roll with my personal vehicles.

 

[ntsqd]

I taught my wife how to stand on the lug nut tool supplied with her car. Figure 100 lbs with about 14" of leverage, if standing on it doesn't get it done then a bounce or two will. If it still doesn't the tire guy and I are going to have a discussion......

 

[Copymutt]

From 1954 Pop Sci. Good to go. Stand on it!