Jacks
July 3rd, 2019, 6:33 AM
#21
one of the things I hate is putting lug nuts on with a air gun and not go back on torque them correctly....
this seems to be the Wal mart way !
you have no idea if they are at 50 lbs or 125 lbs
here is the proper way , loosen up a lug nut with a breaker bar , and then tighten with a torque wrench ,
if its a clicker torque wrench , stop when it clicks.
I do not like loosing up unknown lug nuts with the torque wrench as you have no idea how overtight they are ,
and its not good for the torque wrench ,
Yes this takes some time , but now you can be pretty sure that your lug wrench will get them off .......
ohhh why not take a breaker bar / proper socket and a piece of pipe with you anyway......
this seems to be the Wal mart way !
you have no idea if they are at 50 lbs or 125 lbs
here is the proper way , loosen up a lug nut with a breaker bar , and then tighten with a torque wrench ,
if its a clicker torque wrench , stop when it clicks.
I do not like loosing up unknown lug nuts with the torque wrench as you have no idea how overtight they are ,
and its not good for the torque wrench ,
Yes this takes some time , but now you can be pretty sure that your lug wrench will get them off .......
ohhh why not take a breaker bar / proper socket and a piece of pipe with you anyway......
Truth. Which one do you have?
July 3rd, 2019, 12:52 PM
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I carry a small Horror Fright floor jack. The factory jack was missing 2 of the 4 handle pieces, and they wanted almost $100 for $5 worth of metal. And none of the junk yards had them.
I've always plugged my own tires, from the outside, and have never had one fail. Been doing it forever, and been responsible for 3 and 4 cars since my kids started to drive. My last flat was only the second I couldn't plug. It was a tear, as opposed to a puncture. The other was a sidewall pinch.
I've always plugged my own tires, from the outside, and have never had one fail. Been doing it forever, and been responsible for 3 and 4 cars since my kids started to drive. My last flat was only the second I couldn't plug. It was a tear, as opposed to a puncture. The other was a sidewall pinch.
July 3rd, 2019, 1:08 PM
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I carry a small Horror Fright floor jack. The factory jack was missing 2 of the 4 handle pieces, and they wanted almost $100 for $5 worth of metal. And none of the junk yards had them.
I've always plugged my own tires, from the outside, and have never had one fail. Been doing it forever, and been responsible for 3 and 4 cars since my kids started to drive. My last flat was only the second I couldn't plug. It was a tear, as opposed to a puncture. The other was a sidewall pinch.
I've always plugged my own tires, from the outside, and have never had one fail. Been doing it forever, and been responsible for 3 and 4 cars since my kids started to drive. My last flat was only the second I couldn't plug. It was a tear, as opposed to a puncture. The other was a sidewall pinch.
July 3rd, 2019, 4:35 PM
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Probably wouldn't hurt if you're running empty. I wouldn't go below the front PSI.
I never said Bridgestones were bad. I was just surprised that the stock tire on a '16 is only a 40k (65k km) tire. I just found a Firestone for less. Plus, it was advertised as "quieter" and indeed is. The Firestone doesn't have a mileage based warranty, but reviews indicate a 60k (96k km) life.
More miles, less money, less noise. I win!
I never said Bridgestones were bad. I was just surprised that the stock tire on a '16 is only a 40k (65k km) tire. I just found a Firestone for less. Plus, it was advertised as "quieter" and indeed is. The Firestone doesn't have a mileage based warranty, but reviews indicate a 60k (96k km) life.
More miles, less money, less noise. I win!
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July 3rd, 2019, 7:50 PM
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I've used the shock mount on the rear, and something similar up front. I was carrying a bottle jack, which was fine as long as the tire wasn't flat. But it didn't have enough travel for a flat tire. Was really pissed at my self for not thinking that one out.
July 3rd, 2019, 8:37 PM
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(1)Lower Control Arm; Inboard of the Lower Ball Joint
(2)Frame; at Second Crossmember
(3)Rear Spring; at Forward Spring Hanger
(4)Axle; Inboard of Shock Absorber Hanger
(5)Differential; at Center
(6)Front Suspension Crossmember; Center
July 3rd, 2019, 8:38 PM
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Right! I have to measure travel if a tire is flat
July 3rd, 2019, 8:46 PM
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A jack serves a fairly simple function so evaluating it is trivial.
But since you'll be squirting foam into your tire then you don't need one.
July 3rd, 2019, 10:29 PM
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"Horror freight" LOL. I like it. Seriously though, over the last year the quality has really improved. You can tell they've been flushing the junk product during weekend sales.