When I need new rubber on my Ultra I want to R&R the wheels myself.

(Yes I have already read the service manual on R&R'ing the wheels).

My V&H exhaust does not have mufflers (pipes are full length). I installed the exhaust.

I was wondering about R&R'ing the rear wheel with the exhaust in place.

Anyone use the one from George's Garage?

http://www.georges-garage.com/chassis_tools.htm

Or is it smarter to take the time to remove the pipes?

Thanks for your opinions.

 

Chit!! Sorry I screwed up the thread title.

Shouldn't have said "vs"........because it looks like the wrench in the kit is not used in the same fashion as the George's wrench.

 

i don't know about either of these wrenches i just bought a box wne wrench and it worked good but you will have to remove the hanger bolts on the side of the axle comes out of the exhaust will be in the way other wise hope this helps the wrenches look strong enough for taking the wheels off

 

i have the one in the service manual looks the same as that one. it is thicker than the one in the tool kit. have not used the one in the tool kit but the other one works good fits between muffler & bolt my left muffle still has to come off to get the bolt out.

 

o5ultra and impact02, did either of you torque the axle nut?

 

Georges tool is a offset torque wench adapter but can also be used as a wrench.

 

George's wrench, easy to use and allows for torque wrench to be used

 

Thanks guys.....I knew it can be used with a torque wrench, I was wondering about the quality of the tool.

Probably should have been more clear.

 

I pull the mufflers and then use an 1 7/16 inch socket or wrench. The 12 point socket fits just fine and can be used with my torque wrench. I torque my rear axle to 105 ft lbs. I like using a socket. When i reinstall the mufflers I use a little high temp anti seize on the exhaust pipes. The mufflers come off a lot easier the next time.

 

yes soos i torqued with my socket and 1/2 in torque wrench that i have at work that i got from snap-on