[AT] Lug Nuts

[Steve W.]

Dennis Johnson wrote:
> I help some challenged people a bit. One has an eclipse were he ended
> up using a factory lug wrench and bent the studs when changing tires.
> The studs finally broke off. The issue is pushing down from too far
> out put as much bending force on the lug nuts as it did torque, which
> caused then to bend and then latter break. Using a stand or block
> would have prevented bending and breaking the stud. Understanding
> what you are doing would also help, but it is not everyone is able to
> do that.
> 
> Dennis
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
>> On Nov 1, 2015, at 7:48 AM, jtchall at nc.rr.com wrote:
>> 
>> Good reminder. One thing you might want to carry is a block of wood
>> or short jackstand. I've had situations where I couldn't break them
>> loose and would prop up the end of the wrench so I could stand on
>> the wrench or add a pipe for more leverage.
>> 
>> John Hall
>> 


I have seen a few variations on this style wrench.

http://forresttoolco.com/safety_impact_wrench.html

-- 
Steve W.