Attaching wheels to a truck hub is serious business. Yet it's not uncommon to see some big bruiser of a mechanic, one foot against the bottom of the tire, whaling away with a 1-inch-drive impact gun ...

In order to support something as heavy and fast-moving as an automobile, car wheels — from the best to the worst brands — need to be sturdy and secure. An essential element to achieve this are the lug ...

Editor’s Note, 10/31/25: For this latest update, we added three new tools. The Craftsman 1/2-Inch Drive Torque Wrench is long and ideal for torquing larger bolts and fasteners. The Precision ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. A torque wrench is an extremely important tightening tool that you definitely don't want to skimp on. A torque ...

A torque wrench (pronounced "tork") is one of the essential tools you need before starting an engine rebuild, and helps determine when the appropriate amount of force has been applied to a fastener ...

Plate or anchor nuts have one or more lugs projecting from the base of the threaded body. The nuts are attached by riveting or welding the lugs to the work surface. Plate nuts provide permanent ...

When tires are rotated or when new tires and/or wheels are mounted on a vehicle, tightening the hardware to the right torque is critical. As the hardware seats naturally, those bolts don’t always stay ...

The Cherry Rivetless Nut Plate consists of four parts, including a mandrel that expands as the sleeve is pulled through a single, drill-quality hole. Installation takes less than 2 sec. The new Cherry ...