Towing cross country on small trailer tires...

[Carl]

Speaking of being prepared (thread hijacking in progress), is there a good inexpensive 12v corded impact wrench y’all would recommend carrying to loosen and help remove lug bolts when in the roadside??

 

[tod osier]

Speaking of being prepared (thread hijacking in progress), is there a good inexpensive 12v corded impact wrench y’all would recommend carrying to loosen and help remove lug bolts when in the roadside??

I carry the giant Milwaukee m18 fuel impact because that is what I own already. Not exactly inexpensive, tho.

 

[SJ Fairbank]

I carry the giant Milwaukee m18 fuel impact because that is what I own already. Not exactly inexpensive, tho.

I heard about that. Veteran trailer enthusiasts refuse to use old fashioned lug wrenches. A powered nut spinner is preferred. Also heard you're safe using it in Arkansas this year, should you take the southern route.

 

[Scott Farris]

Ed

You were very well prepared. About the only thing to add to your list is a rethreading die.

If we're adding to E's list add in one or two speedie sleeves and installer (piece of pipe or tubing work) to salvage the spindles in the area the oil seal rides.

 

[Ed L.]

Ed

You were very well prepared. About the only thing to add to your list is a rethreading die.

In my younger years I found myself in 10" of snow on a back country rock ramp 40 miles from home in the same situation. It only takes once.
Good thought on the thread die! For $30 or $40 you can get a good hex die if the need arises.

 

[Ed L.]

If we're adding to E's list add in one or two speedie sleeves and installer (piece of pipe or tubing work) to salvage the spindles in the area the oil seal rides.

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I've not encountered a shaft I couldn't clean with Emory cloth....yet. I also didn't know these existed. I'll have to look into these.

 

[Ed L.]

Speaking of being prepared (thread hijacking in progress), is there a good inexpensive 12v corded impact wrench y’all would recommend carrying to loosen and help remove lug bolts when in the roadside??

This is the one I carry.

https://www.harborfreight.com/20v-brushless-cordless-12-in-high-torque-impact-wrench-kit-with-5-ah-battery-and-charger-70960.html