Yank That Stud: A Titan Tools Love Story

[NC-Fordguy]

Hey Bull

I may have missed it, but from where did you source this tool from?

 

[Bull]

Hey Bull

I may have missed it, but from where did you source this tool from?

Amazon, my good man. It might be discontinued; the seller was almost out of them, and a few other places online showed OOS as well.

 

[Maexle]

Amazon, my good man. It might be discontinued; the seller was almost out of them, and a few other places online showed OOS as well.

after seen your thread, i've just ordered one from Summit via Amazon, received it today, can't wait to try it out (well, wait, actually i hope i never need it...)

Thanks Bull.

 

[ericg]

Based on Bulls review, I ordered one from Summit racing.
$20.95 plus $5.00 shipping
Thanks Bull

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ttn-16023

 

[03protege]

Sweet, talk about good timing. I was just about to ask about favored stud tools.

 

[toolaholic]

I ordered one too! Lisle's stud kit not cutting it for studs that are almost smooth w/ vert little thread left.

 

[kd4gij]

Mines a Mayhew... Love it... Makes removing Ford modular exhaust studs a lot easier.

How does the Mayhew work on 1/4-20 bolts I just tryed the Titan and it does not grip that size aat all even though it clames to.

 

[Murphy4570]

Huh, that's interesting.

I usually weld a nut on to those broken studs. Then I heat the flange around it up to cherry red with a cutting torch, and they come right out with a ratchet.

 

[nicksnothereman]

The few tools by Titan that I have purchased have all been of excellent quality.

Recently, I found myself needing to remove two broken studs from a pair of exhaust manifolds for my '95 Roadmaster wagon. I had used one of those old skool concentric stud pullers to remove four out of six successfully, but two snapped and made me grimace. BTW, those concentric pullers are bulky and awkward!

Now, I know that a real garage junkie would have a red wrench to get the job done. I do not, so I had to look for other options and was afraid I'd have to pay my mechanic to heat them out, ultimately.

I found these stud extractors sold by Titan:

There are identical looking versions out there by Mann and Mayhew. I'm not sure if any of them are rebadges.

Anyway, this thing is seriously awesome.

Here is a pic of the worst manifold. There is actually more of a stub sticking up on this one, but the corrosion around the stud is so bad, it looked like stud and manifold flange were one monolithic piece.

I started with this stud, using a 3/8 120 tooth Gearwrench ratchet and an old Blue Point impact driver to work the tool. The stud wouldn't give. So, I went to the other manifold and while it fought me, the stud did break free and come out. So, I went back to the first manifold and tried again. By this time, the stud stub was pretty chewed up and I was basically sure it was going to snap, or that the extractor wouldn't be able to get a decent grip anymore. But using the impact driver to help seat the stub inside the tool's jaws, I did get a good grip. I put the impact down after a while and went to the ratchet. I had switched to a Craftsman Premium because I realized that the handle shape is about a million times more comfortable to put big torque into than the Gearwrench. Finally, I felt something give. I was sure that the stud was snapping, but when I looked at the other side I could see it had begun to break away from its rusty tomb.

Before the stud began to move. See how it's like one solid mass of corrosion?

Success!

I should note that I had been hosing these things with Kroil for a week since snapping them off. But, the rust was so solid I don't think Kroil was actually penetrating much of anything.

This tool has earned a spot in my box forever. I'll probably pick up another one, just because it saved me from a lot of frustration and has earned my respect.

Looks very useful. Did you try heat before the kroil? That would turn your week into about 15 minutes. Gotta do it man.

 

[Jswain]

Cool looking tool! Another tip for something like that for someone who doesn't have a welder or a torch would be to drill it from the back with a 1/8" bit, it will usually heat it up enough to spin it out the front. If you can't get at it from the back left-handed drill bits come in handy to pull it back out.

 

[Danglerb]

Mayhew around $50 says "made in USA"

All look about the same to me, one UK seller on ebay has a no brand mentioned pair.

Impact quality in 3/8"D and 1/4"D and manufactured from Chrome Molybdenum for strength and durability
A robust pair of stud extractors for access in tight confined areas.
3/8"D extractor operates on studs from 6-12.5mm.
1/4"D extractor operates on studs from 2-7mm.

 

[Bigplum]

I would have just put a gas blow torch on it, even a cheap torch would help, or two cheap torches , the heat seems to break the rust bond, it looks a handy tool but given the fastener sheared once under load ,odds on it'll do it again under stress

 

[steveo3002]

thanks for the heads up...ive purchased one to keep for next time i get a snapped stud

 

[warweapon762]

Titan is pretty awesome, I have one of their micro ratchets that is simply bad *** for getting in hard to reach areas. I will have to pick up this tool, thanks for the heads up.

 

[themiller]

thanks Bull! Based on your review - putting one on the wishlist. Hopefully if I buy it before I need it, I will never need it!

 

[rob0781]

I didnt know titan was good tools they sell then at princess auto (canadian harbor freight) dirt cheap.

 

[metaldad]

coincidence? that this thread resurfaced.
just busted a coupla studs on a machine.
O'Reilly's carries them. just ordered over the phone, hopefully, the store will receive from their warehouse, tomorrow, 1/1/14.

 

[dledinger]

That's pretty impressive tool. Heat from a torch or welding a nut on always works for me, but sure nice to know something like that is out there for when the circumstances call for it.

To be honest, I would have walked by that thing without ever giving it a passing glance.

 

[metaldad]

used today. after spritzing all week with kroil. needed heat also.
used a 1/2 sliding tee to 'balance' the tugging. man, they were stubborn, but, we were successful.
great tool! thanks, Bull, for mentioning this device. I will buy a few more to (mis) place

 

[kenburkholz]

I have used the old standard stud removers ever since I can remember, but this remover needs a lot less exposed stud. That is a great idea. If this tool works as it looks like it does, then the coo shouldn't matter. If it was made in Hell i could forgive it, Ken.

 

[browntown]

Mayhew around $50 says "made in USA"

Old thread I know, I just sent Amazon a correction letter as the Mayhew branded product has Made in USA in the Product Description. According to the Mayhew catalog, "Made in Taiwan to Mayhew's Specifications"

So likely it is the same as the 18$ titan. Don't spend double expecting a made in USA tool.

 

[sberry]

You need to gitchew a torch.

 

[toufue_yang17]

Well i will give this tool a shot. I've been battling my broken bolt on the my front subframe. I've tried a few stud remover tools with no luck. I'vetried welding a nut but my welder was not good enough. HHopefully this will do the trick.

 

[sberry]

I have an anxiety attack if I am any farther than about 50 ft from a torch set. I have a hard time changing a set of wipers without one and would come to a complete stall working on cars.

 

[sberry]

Well i will give this tool a shot. I've been battling my broken bolt on the my front subframe. I've tried a few stud remover tools with no luck. I'vetried welding a nut but my welder was not good enough. HHopefully this will do the trick.

What welder is this?

 

[eljaro]

this same tool is manufactured (or imported) by Franklin, Sheffield, UK.
I bought one because I needed to remove rusted exhaust header to manifold studs. No way of getting heat there, as in many applications. Forget the torch in a car. Fuel and electrics are a NoNo when using torches.
I use often a heat gun, heating up the exterior area of the parts and then spraying penetrating oil with freeze effect in the central area. Has worked even on seized aluminum parts.
But this chuck type tool seems to be the part in tight corners, like in my case, having to get to the stud from under the car with several extensions and having to bypass frame tubes and engine parts.