Metal rim vehicle tires

Stormin Mormon · 2013-10-02T15:53:17+00:00

Letter Re: Basic Mechanics Skills and Knowing Vehicular Limitations Permalink | Print James, Thank you for your contributions on SurvivalBlog. I read with interest the article on basic mechanical skills. Changing a tire can be a difficult process, last summer I had a blow out on a 100 degree day, found that changing a tire in the severe heat was a difficult task and for an older man, and possibly dangerous. I decided to decide to find a workable solution for this problem. At first I tried the 12 volt DC impact wrenches but found them unsatisfactory. My solution was to take a 1,700 watt inverter that I placed in a tool box along with a set of jumper cables to hook it to the vehicle battery, I run an electric impact wrench off the inverter, this will allow me to activate the jack, remove and replace the lug nuts, and winch down the spare. I also carry a 12 volt air compressor, some of the flat tire fixer in a can for punctures. in one of the boxes I also carry a tire repair kit. with these tools at my disposal I can handle tire emergencies. Thanks, - Albert from Pennsylvania The Daily Web Log for Prepared Individuals Living in Uncertain Times. Wednesday, October 2, 2013 Letter Re: Basic Mechanics Skill and Knowing Vehicular Limitations Permalink | Print Jim, If I might add my two cents to Albert's comments on Basic Mechanics Skill and Knowing Vehicular Limitations : I was also inconvenienced with lug nuts being over-torqued. I bent the factory lug wrench in the process. My dear spouse would have never been able to loosen one, much less five lug nuts. So I vowed to never again be put in that position again. I made the assumption that the tire store torqued the lug nuts to factory specifications. They went far beyond that number. Apparently, many do. My solution was far less high tech, EMP proof, and far less expensive: a24-Inch breaker bar with a 1/2" drive for each vehicle. Add the correct socket, and a six inch extension and you will...

Oct 02, 2013 41 Replies

Rate this thread:

Stormin Mormon 12 years ago

Not sure how old your son is, but the art work is very fine. Shows true talent. Does your son do political? He can have a lot of fun with Our Dear Leader.

. Christopher A. Young Learn about Jesus

formatting link

Vote

Larry Jaques 12 years ago

And he's jabbing you about spiritual things? (Jesus was likely a psychic, BTW.)

And you think that beats Jesus Freak University experience? Hah!

Vote

Join the Discussion

Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.

Didn't find your answer?

Ask the community — no account required