How to loosen a stuck bolt by using a torque multiplier

This is a brief review discussing the use of a torque multiplier in an effort to remove a stuck or frozen bolt or frozen lug nut. I review the advantages and disadvantages of torque multipliers. These devices use a compact planetary gear set to gain mechanical advantage, without the bulk of a long cheater bar.

Frozen bolts can release explosive energy when they come loose or break, so be sure to use safety glasses and take appropriate precautions. Because of the severe stress on sockets and adapters, use sockets etc designed for high impact. Torque multipliers are generally not designed to be used with impact air tools.

This video is for entertainment purposes and is not to be regarded as an instructional tool. I am not a professional mechanic.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

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• frozen lug nut
• frozen bolt
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• frozen nut
• torque multiplier
• stuck nut
• repair
• automechanic
• rusted bolt
• engine
• frozen exhaust manifold
• stuck manifold bolt
• rusted nut
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• seized nut

[Ibringthetruth1]

Great tool.

too bad they're still expensive.

[spelunkerd]

@Ibringthetruth1 For sure. That planetary gear thing is really cool, but I don't see why they should cost so much. Maybe a copyright issue....

[Ibringthetruth1]

Talk to your shop about bolt psi.

Use anti-seize on nuts and bolts.

[spelunkerd]

@Ibringthetruth1 Antiseize is great. But usually I find myself trying to undo a bolt that was put in place a decade ago in another continent.

[mrjost55]

Do you have more shots of the RX? I like those wheels.

[spelunkerd]

@mrjost55 Every spring and fall I swap winter rims and tires on my wife's car, and this was an opportune time to do the multiplier vid. Now that we are moving to a warmer area of Canada, we won't have much use for winter tires, but I'll probably keep them anyway. I'm not looking forward to the timing belt on the Hybrid, as I don't have any experience with a 600V system.

I actually prefer my 98 Dodge Ram. Old cars have more character, they have less plastic, and they are usually easier to fix.

[CURBECK]

This thing is my best friend.

[outdoorsman310]

@hp11208 they have those at sears haha look next to the breaker bars

[hp11208]

that looks like a giant person ratchet lol

[MrCoolIceMan]

@spelunkerd cause theyre hard to manufacture

[25rsboy]

i gotta get me one of those!

[mrjost55]

@spelunkerd Right, but that doesn't answer my question. :\