Cat_J Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Does anybody know how this tool is used and whether it can be used with a touque wrench. Does it actually make it possible to get to the bolts with a wrench so they can be done up properly. http://www.paddockspares.com/pp/DEFENDER/P...moval_tool.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
python Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 cant say but im interested too, always thought about buying one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tychoS Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Does anybody know how this tool is used and whether it can be used with a touque wrench. Does it actually make it possible to get to the bolts with a wrench so they can be done up properly.http://www.paddockspares.com/pp/DEFENDER/P...moval_tool.html I have one. It's basically a long socket, so a torque wrench will work fine. Mine has 1/2" square hole but I have seen 3/8" offered for sale as well. You might want to inquire before buying so you get the one that fits the torque wrench you have available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat_J Posted May 13, 2008 Author Share Posted May 13, 2008 I had a hell of a time trying to get in there with a torque wrench and then still couldn't turn it sufficently. If this works then it could save so much hasstle. EDIT: I've sent them an email asking. Is it easy to use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Yes it works, yes you could use it with a torque wrench. I have one, I use it with an air ratchet, hand ratchet etc. It generally only fits the nut on the most open side of the UJ, so it's still a bit of a faff, It's definitely a tool worth having though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Look upon it as a long, thin, socket which makes accessing one nut at a time a bit easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticbadger Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I steal Moose's tool (fahngh fahngh) when ever I can because it does make taking the prop of 10 time easier - especially when you've got a lift which restricts access to the bolts even more. Well worth having. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milemarker Type S Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Top tool- bought mine through Difflock. Makes a pain in the @rse job a very easy one... Will work with a torque wrench, air wrench etc etc- The difflock ones are impact quality as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotian Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Am I the online one who uses an adjustable and a spanner to take props on and off? If you get the angle right you can get most the bolts off without moving the vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars L Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 One 14 mm and one 9/16" does it for me. How much easier can it get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotian Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Thats what I thought. I guess if its done by a garage they have to be set to a certain torque but for our DIY spannering I cant see how "as tight as you can get it with a 14mm spanner" isnt good enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 How long does it take with two spanners? 'cos it takes a LOT less, with the long socket and an air ratchet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotian Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 How long does it take with two spanners?'cos it takes a LOT less, with the long socket and an air ratchet Even though you have to keep faffing about moving it back and forward to get the socket to fit? which you dont have to do with the spanners so long as you have rubber arms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 faff? Chock the wheels, jack one wheel up on whichever axle so the prop will rotate, ten seconds a nut with the air ratchet. done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyEvans Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 why spend all that money on one of those tools where a 3/8 drive socket and a long extension fits on easily to undo them all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GL88 Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Or use a good quality (because they have thinner walls) offset (so it fits in) ring spanner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milemarker Type S Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 As has been said there is nothing wrong with the theory of using spanners to undo or do up the bolts... However it has always taken me at least 15 minutes, if not more, of faffing about to remove a whole prop shaft with spanners and I generally round off at least one of them in the process! With the Difflock tool and an air wrench I can do the same job with no difficulties in less than 2 minutes... no brainer for me- worth buying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Litch Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Propshaft nuts are easy enough to get to as long as you have the correct spanners (some have a better shape than others) and I managed on my various LR's for nearly 20-years without any problems but I must admit that the propshaft-nut tool makes it an even easier job. They are not expensive so I would just buy one to include in your toolkit, you won't regret it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shox Dr Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Never seen the need for one, I refitted both props to my 90 last night in under 1/2hr with a Ring and open ended spanner. And lets face it, how often do you take the Props off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotian Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 On the subject of bolts... Are the prop bolts just normal bolts that we can replace from B+Q or do we need to buy high tensile ones or somthing...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shox Dr Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 They are High Tensile. The correct ones (UNF) are only around 50p each inc Loc nut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
python Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 i bought new ones off e,bay. were only a couple of quid, if you re-use the bolts i would recomend you at least use new ny-loc nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotian Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 i bought new ones off e,bay. were only a couple of quid, if you re-use the bolts i would recomend you at least use new ny-loc nuts. ??? My props have been off and on about 7 times in the past 18 months.. I never even considered for a second getting new nuts or bolts untill such time they are too rounded to get off again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantd5 Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 ??? My props have been off and on about 7 times in the past 18 months.. I never even considered for a second getting new nuts or bolts untill such time they are too rounded to get off again. In my instance, I have bought over 5 sets to which I change the moment there is a jam on the edge. Besides I always replace any bolt or nut I touch. Especially when they have any rusty traits... I recall taking almost a day cutting and drilling out the nut under the shock absorver on my rear td5 110 99 mod... And also spray them with oil before putting it in.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotian Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 I'm not saying you're wrong (as the more preventative maintanance the better) but isnt that a tad over the top? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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