Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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How do you change a tire on a golf cart? Do It Yourself.
I have not been taking the golf cart enough to get it serviced and had had a flat a while back. But the lug nuts are on so hard that they do not seem to budge even with deep penetrating oil. I do have an electric lug wrench but it just seems to make a lot of noise and not do much of anything. It is a two speed electric lug wrench. Do I have to go Tim the Toolman on the project? Hire a handyman? Or just what?
Does the Villages Golf Cart seller that has shops in the various Squares pick up golf carts or do you have to drop it off now? |
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Simple problems are best solved with simple solutions.
Use a standard ratchet to loosen but add a long length of pipe which slips over the handle. Leverage. The pipe will cost less than fifteen dollars More complex solutions: Use a 'breaker bar' instead of a pipe on ratchet. Here is one for 14.99: harbor frieight breaker bar. This is cheaper than any cart repair service ($69.95 for one year) or handyman. Use this telescoping lug wrench for 16.99: Wheel Accessories Parts Extendable Telescoping Lug Wrench Wheel Wrench with CR-V Chrome Vanadium Sockets Long Thin Wall Socket Sizes 17mm 19mm 3/4" 21mm 3/16” 23mm 7/8” fit virtually all vehicles https://a.co/d/fdav8Xi Purchase decent quality electric impact gun vice the inexpensive one you own. For ten dollars more than a one year subscription to 'Kart rescue' you can get: PORTER-CABLE Impact Wrench, 7.5-Amp, 450 lbs. of Torque, 1/2 Inch, Corded (PCE211) https://a.co/d/9ThmlvC Last edited by Toymeister; 01-23-2024 at 07:55 AM. Reason: Added prices to links |
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If getting the tire off is becoming something beyond your desire to DIY, the cart rescue services will help with flat tires.
You can buy a several years of coverage for less than the cost of the tools suggested. |
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Cautionary
A few cautions to address with tires.
1) Make sure the cart is chalked or parking brake is engaged 2) If you use a cheater bar/metal pipe, make sure you have the wrench seated on the nut. A stripped out nut can cost you plenty with the nut removal and stud change. Be absolutely sure you know your beast before you attempt to slay it. I remember as a kid a guy taking apart split rims. He didn’t even get to the last bolt before it exploded. It could have taken off his head. Be sure you know what you are doing.
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Leave the cart on the ground. Use a standard lug wrench on the lug, step up on the handle and put your whole body weight on the lug wrench handle. Once you have all the lugs broken loose, then jack the cart up off the wheel and remove the lugs bolts. A breaker bar works, but not always handy. Body weight always works for me. I have changed them on two carts, several times, and on cars more than I can count.
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Can it be turned into a punch line now?
How many Villagers does it take to change a flat tire?
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I keep one of these in my truck for my cross-country trailering. Works great for horrific lug nuts: 18V ONE+ HP Brushless 4-Mode 1/2" High Torque... - RYOBI Tools Like others have mentioned, make sure you have an impact-compliant thin-walled deep socket of the correct size. I prefer flip sockets with a half-size larger than spec for expansion occurrences. Hope this helps. |
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