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914s for newbies ep 03 is up, Tools and Wheels |
iankarr |
Jan 16 2020, 05:45 PM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,469 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
In this episode we look at some specialized tools and put a wheel on straight.
Thanks so much to everyone who subscribed. That's the best way to show that these videos are helping the 914 community and worth the effort! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZYoDtQu5xU |
krazykonrad |
Jan 16 2020, 06:30 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,121 Joined: 21-February 06 From: Canton, GA Member No.: 5,610 |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Thanks for making these videos. They are awesome!
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bbrock |
Jan 16 2020, 06:44 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Goes to show there is always something to learn. I've owned 1 or more 914s for 38 years and had never seen the wheel hanger before. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)
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jagalyn |
Jan 16 2020, 07:21 PM
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True Patina Group: Members Posts: 414 Joined: 31-January 06 From: Scandia, MN Member No.: 5,503 Region Association: None |
Very informative... and very professional. Nice job.
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tvdinnerbythepool |
Jan 16 2020, 09:03 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 310 Joined: 24-July 18 From: Olympia, WA Member No.: 22,336 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Awesome!
The wheel hangar is so cool! And I dig that oil filter wrench. Keep these videos coming! |
JawjaPorsche |
Jan 17 2020, 05:48 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,463 Joined: 23-July 11 From: Clayton, Georgia Member No.: 13,351 Region Association: South East States |
Very Cool! Who makes the 914 wheel hanger?
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FourBlades |
Jan 17 2020, 07:49 AM
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From Wreck to Rockin Group: Members Posts: 2,052 Joined: 3-December 07 From: Brevard, FL Member No.: 8,414 Region Association: South East States |
Love the channel! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) Keep the videos coming. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) This may get some younger people who like watching videos instead of reading forums interested. John |
Andyrew |
Jan 17 2020, 11:13 AM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
1k subs!!!! Congrats!!
Another great video! |
iankarr |
Jan 17 2020, 11:54 AM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,469 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
Woo hoo!
Glad people are digging these. They’re made for newbies, but there’s always something new to learn. Especially for the producer (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I’ve put links to the wheel hanger and the other tools in the video description. You may have to click on “show more” to reveal them... |
anderssj |
Jan 18 2020, 09:27 AM
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Dog is my copilot... Group: Members Posts: 1,641 Joined: 28-January 03 From: VA Member No.: 207 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Another great video! Please keep up the good work. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)
Another oil filter wrench that works well for our cars: I think the wrench is an old Lisle part. Twist in on clockwise and the spring part expands over the filter. Twist it off (counterclockwise) and the spring tightens and the filter unscrews. I've had this for over 30 years, so not sure if Lisle still makes them...but have seen a few at swap meets. And a wheel hanger (and lug bolt cap "tweezer"): Wheel hanger (left) found in the trunk of a wrecked Audi; I've found 4 or 5 of these in wrecking yards so far--the yard guys usually says "take it" or charges me a buck. Using two hangers makes installing the wheel even easier. VW part number is 893012223--but it's around $10, so if you can't salvage one or two, I'd spring for the metal one as shown in the video. Thanks again for the video! |
Superhawk996 |
Jan 18 2020, 09:39 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,673 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Goes to show there is always something to learn. I've owned 1 or more 914s for 38 years and had never seen the wheel hanger before. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) wheel hanger for is for babies. 14" and 15" 914 wheels are light and a cinch to install witout one once you have the right technique. But . . . I'm getting old. Maybe not so bad. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) Would be especially useful for modern Audi's, Bimmers, etc running 19" and 20" wheels. Those Fuchers are heavy and the wheel hanger would be useful at work! |
sb914 |
Jan 18 2020, 09:42 AM
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Surf Guru Group: Members Posts: 4,292 Joined: 25-November 12 From: Brookings,Oregon Member No.: 15,191 Region Association: Southern California |
Goes to show there is always something to learn. I've owned 1 or more 914s for 38 years and had never seen the wheel hanger before. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) wheel hanger for is for babies. 14" and 15" 914 wheels are light and a cinch to install witout one once you have the right technique. ! I’d rather use my brain rather then my brawn! |
Superhawk996 |
Jan 18 2020, 09:59 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,673 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Goes to show there is always something to learn. I've owned 1 or more 914s for 38 years and had never seen the wheel hanger before. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) wheel hanger for is for babies. 14" and 15" 914 wheels are light and a cinch to install witout one once you have the right technique. ! I’d rather use my brain rather then my brawn! That is where the technique comes into play. Keep wheel just barely off the ground when jacking. Orient a wheel hub & lug at the 12 o'clock position. Orient wheel and tire the same with a lug nut hole at 12 o'clock. Place wheel/tire on just the tip of your toe. Easy to adjust height as you thread in a lug. Now it hangs just like on a wheel hanger. Ta Da!. I've also seen it done using the lug wrench as a lever arm and a screwdriver as the fulcrum. Once the lug 12 o'clock lug is threaded, now you use the lug wrench to tighten. No using your back or arms to get the wheel positioned. Easy. Don't get me wrong. I really like the wheel hanger idea but as @Bbrock pointed out, many of us probably have our own special technique and have been changing wheels without a wheel hanger for years. Definately a nice tool to have, but, not a necessary tool. For those lucky enough to have a hoist, the wheel hanger is a bit more necessary if you want to hang the wheel at toro height. I get it I honestly do. Either way, cheers to Ian for another great video. |
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