Best Car Wheel Theft Deterrent Lug Nut? Can Any Wheel Lock Prevent Theft? Let’s find out!

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Locking Lug Nuts: Advanced Wheel Lock, Gorilla Free Spinning Locking Lug Nut, McGard Wheel Lock, Dorman Wheel Lock With Spinning Collar, White Knight Locking Lug Nut, Tavaski Wheel Lock, Gorilla’ Small Diameter Acorn Wheel Lock. Wheel locks are compared for resistance to being removed using locking pliers, a wheel lock extractor set, an oversized socket, a universal socket, and even a portable welder. There’s one very clear winner in this comparison! I purchased all of the wheel locks and supplies used to test the wheel locks to ensure an unbiased review. So, thank you for supporting the channel.
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@lockpickinglawyer Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. I watch all of your videos… and, in fact, earlier today I was using two products that I bought based solely on your testing (Venom Steel gloves, and DeWalt step drill). Your videos are really valuable to DIY folks like me. 👍

@Arhey Жыл бұрын

Two of best youtubers with no unnecessary information straight to the point. I can understand that you like eachothers videos.

@ultimaterealist1377 Жыл бұрын

Comments like this remind me that it's a small world after all....

@JoeTheDIY Жыл бұрын

For work I order the "Raven" gloves, and they're very good. I'll get Venom Steel when I go through my free Harbor Freight gloves.

@Heizenberg32 Жыл бұрын

Venom Steel gloves were my favorite until they switched to "one size fits most" instead of offering different sizes. Now I go with Grease Monkey "Gorilla Grip" gloves

@allenday2132 Жыл бұрын

Project Farm gets a better review from LPL than 99% of all locks.

@nathanfolkemer8392 Жыл бұрын

"Cousin Eddie is very concerned his Buick wheels are in high demand" hahaha Solid humor by Project Farm.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

lol. I love a good laugh! Thank you!!

@volvo09 Жыл бұрын

I loved that!

@spikereynolds8615 Жыл бұрын

Hey man, I could use a set of those for my buick

@MarianoLu Жыл бұрын

Also note that the Advanced Wheel Lock are probably more expensive than the Buick wheels.

@NCFlexy Жыл бұрын

Cousin Eddie is the only one concerned about his Buick wheels...anywhere

@brentpodshow Жыл бұрын

After watching your review I ordered the Advanced wheel locks. I just got off the phone with them checking on my order and they are now back ordered two weeks thanks to you. She said they were averaging a few orders a week and thought they may have to go under since they are a Mom and Pop company. Thanks to you they received hundreds of orders and she said you pretty much saved the company. She could not say enough good things about Project Farm. Bravo Project Farm you guys ROCK.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Nice! Thanks for sharing!

@Kenny_2283 Жыл бұрын

Im so high asf I was imagining (and somewhat predicted) a whole ass story line about that company being a mom and pop shop, and that they were gonna get hella purchases after this video 😭

@Dragoon-tie Жыл бұрын

Think I'm gonna order a few sets soon for all of my cars but will probably wait till they aren't too busy with all the orders they currently have

@nemtudom5074 Жыл бұрын

Oh wow Now thats a story!

@d.e.b.b5788 Жыл бұрын

Always great to hear that a small business is doing great by making a very good product. With any luck, they will expand their int'l market too, with this youtube video.

@gucciserg8093 Жыл бұрын

As an owner of Advanced Wheel Locks, I highly recommend this product‼️ 10/10

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@stonewintjen505 Жыл бұрын

I love how he doesn’t waste anytime, he starts right off with the main point of the video and doesn’t waste any time. 10 minutes of nothing but good information, I absolutely love it

@charlotteemerson5050 Жыл бұрын

Do I ever agree!

@daveaglasgow Жыл бұрын

10 minutes is the perfect length to make full money from a video on KZfaq.

@danmar007 Жыл бұрын

If I owned a manufacturing company, I would have offered him a high-end position in product development. 🙂

@Dave-kq7gv Жыл бұрын

I take it you're new here. Mr. Farm doesn't take the piss in any of his 1000s of vids

@stonewintjen505 Жыл бұрын

@@Dave-kq7gv I’ve watched this guy for years now and I’ve never seen a video I didn’t appreciate

@veridico84 Жыл бұрын

I have never thought wheel locks are worth their cost. This will be interesting. Hopefully cousin Eddy finds his solution.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@skylined5534 Жыл бұрын

They're more a deterrent than the last word in wheel security. Worth having if you fit expensive wheels and/or tyres!

@volvo09 Жыл бұрын

@@skylined5534 yeah, they are a deterrent from the average opportunity crime... If someone wants your wheels and has the time they can get the wheel locks off.

@veridico84 Жыл бұрын

@skylined5534 as LPL says, locks keep honest men honest. I guess this is a similar concept.

@outlawbillionairez9780 Жыл бұрын

@Richard Cranium Any thief who's never been caught, is an "honest" man.

@Afuerasinsensura Жыл бұрын

No doubt that this man has saved thousands of people time and money by completing his unbiased reviews…. Like others, I confirm first if he has a video on a product I’m interested in purchasing….even going back to 4 year old videos 😂…Thank you Todd!!

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@Mega1ok 3 ай бұрын

also this can give ideas to thief how to actually remove this type of nuts...

@glenniz1 3 ай бұрын

@@Mega1ok ....Trust me bro....Nothing shown in these videos is new to thieves, and if you think otherwise, you have led a very sheltered life!!

@tysenp8193 Жыл бұрын

“The use of locking pliers to hold a chisel can prevent hand injuries” Those are the words of a man who learned from experience. Hope your fingers are okay!

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks, they are!

@corneliushills-ym8fv 11 ай бұрын

@@ProjectFarmwhere to buy the advance wheel lock from ? I’m looking for the product website

@elemix27 11 ай бұрын

@@corneliushills-ym8fvon their website

@dallaskegley3840 2 ай бұрын

Yea an older guy told me about that, while I was leaking all over the shop one day. Now its a standard practice.

@bilboswaggens2975 Жыл бұрын

My buddy parked his corvette at a gas station in flint. Walked inside and as he was walking out not 2 minutes later there was a truck with 2 guys in the back flying out of the driveway. His car was on blocks. Even an extra minute or 2 can make all the difference.

@skylined5534 Жыл бұрын

4sswipes! I hope he was insured and moreover I hope the scumbags got caught!

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Great point!

@belacickekl7579 Жыл бұрын

Hmmm. Parking a Corevette in Flint seems inadvisable, although I can definitely understand running out of gas. Hopefully your buddy wasn't stranded too long!

@VintageCars999 Жыл бұрын

Wow, they would have to been following or waiting for an unsuspecting victim.

@ShaleAudio Жыл бұрын

@@VintageCars999 Gas stations are good targets of opportunity. Some people start the gas pumping and walk in while it is running, others use the restroom. If you sit long enough and have a spotter they can signal when someone is entering the restroom and target that vehicle. Same thing with Sheetz when you see someone ordering food at the kiosk.

@johnb8184 Жыл бұрын

One thing to add if you are using work locks: They generally come in kits of four, and it is intended you use one for each wheel. Buy more than one kit, and use more than one on each wheel. If you use only one, kids will remove all the other lugs, and use leverage with the bar to break the stud off that has the wheel lock. I have seen it many times. I am a police officer for reference.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@hxhdfjifzirstc894 Жыл бұрын

Good point -- they can just grab tire and bend it back and forth until the stud breaks.

@MrDgwphotos Жыл бұрын

Defense in depth, use two different types at least.

@bobbygetsbanned6049 Жыл бұрын

Packs of 20+ are more common these days for that reason. I got locks on every stud, unfortunately they are the gorilla ones so probably won't do much much good anyways lol.

@OS10100 Жыл бұрын

Wouldn't that damage the rim?

@JulioChavezReviews Жыл бұрын

Bought the advanced wheel locks almost two years ago for my ram 1500’s chrome wheels while i lived on the outskirts of Mexico City for a couple of months and i never had a problem with my wheels being stolen or messed with. I did end up missing two of my regular lug nuts but the wheel locks never moved. I highly recommend them.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@losmoore3358 3 ай бұрын

Which advanced lug nuts did u get ? I'm curious if it's worth buying them. If a thief is going to get them, they will. Alarm, security cameras, motion detector, dogs, firearm and a can of whoop ass seems all we need to protect from thieves.

@JulioChavezReviews 3 ай бұрын

Wheel Lock Set M14x1.5, 42mm Tall, Cone Seat from advancedwheellocks is what i got for my truck and they worked great. And yeah if a thief wants something bad enough theyll get it, but this way at least they’ll have a difficult time getting them and it’ll give me some time to hear them and rightfully respond.

@abechavez1876 2 ай бұрын

Holy moly Mexico City, them thieves there will steal almost anything even your underwear from under you if you stop blinking

@1Chitus Жыл бұрын

Former LE officer here, most wheel theft rings carry around a bag of common wheel locks. The ones that are keyed differently tend to be the ones we saw much less of. Can't say I ever saw a case of someone carrying a welder around though but I guess anything is possible!

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@TheFrenchPug 6 ай бұрын

Aren't they stealing catalytic converters now and not wheels? I haven't heard or seen anything on wheel thefts in years. I live in the wheel theft meca of California, too.

5 ай бұрын

No it's gotten bad now here in Ohio. They are stealing factory rims nows.

@milanlatona7363 17 күн бұрын

There are tools to remove a wheel lock without having to carry a kit. Only takes as long as it does to remove a regular nut by hand.

@yoyoma2026 Жыл бұрын

Love all the methods tested here! The winning design was quite simple, yet the cone shape and hard metal proved to be extremely effective. I love simple designs that just work.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@dantedanis Жыл бұрын

Yeah, he doesn't talk about his dog, neighbor, what he eat, or or story of how he bought one of the part took forever.

@68dart Жыл бұрын

Awesome , Advance Wheel Lock for me , Thanks Project Farm 😊

@JoshJackson13 Жыл бұрын

@@dantedanis yeah he could do a little More talking. I think there was 22 seconds of breathing

@Oddman1980 Жыл бұрын

Something to consider with locking wheel lug nuts is how durable the "key" is. I had a vehicle years ago that had locking lugs on ALL of the lug nuts, so 24 in total. The key-socket thing that fit them broke on the second lug nut, I managed to get the other 22 off with an EZ-out, which to date has been the only time an EZ-out didn't make things worse.

@skylined5534 Жыл бұрын

Non factory locking wheel nut keys can be shockingly bad! The renault and bmw stuff I've used for example though is incredibly durable.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@nobodynoone2500 Жыл бұрын

@@skylined5534 The gorilla stuff has always been quality and held up for me. Beware the nonames. I too have had many crack or deform from poor metal, or often poor design.

@ugaladh Жыл бұрын

I had this same problem. The first time I removed the locking nuts to rotate tires I could see the metal beginning to fail and didn't put the locks back on.

@kennethboyer2338 Жыл бұрын

I had to replace the oem because they were way short. Got splined lugs that you still can't get anything like vice grips on.

@willwilliams2944 Жыл бұрын

Already new the outcome because Advance wheel locks are the only brand I use based on my research and experience, but still had to watch since it was you that made the vid.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@texicon 9 ай бұрын

Thank you- I’m installing the Advanced wheel locks AND the gorillas on my vehicle. That’ll be a sufficient pain in the arse to dissuade most thieves! Glad to hear I’m supporting a small business!!!

@glenniz1 3 ай бұрын

Exactly what I was thinking! I may even use two sets of the advanced, along with a set of the spinning Gorillas!!!

@jasonpotts6490 Жыл бұрын

I never knew such welders even existed. I'd love to see a comparison/test video on these suckers, assuming there is a range of quality and they are not all disposable crap. Excellent video on the lug locks -- Those $90 are probably worth it if your wheels are expensive

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@TiberiusCaeTsar Жыл бұрын

Welders can be pretty small these days. My flux core from harbor freight is the smallest welder i have ever seen and it can weld 3/16 plate pretty comfortably. It's a little smaller than a cinder block I would say.

@mattcat231 Жыл бұрын

@@TiberiusCaeTsar I totally agree with you on the HF Titanium welder, tiny but mighty!!!! I have welded one thing 1/4" just for trial purposes, and it did the job just fine (liftgate bracket on a box truck) once you get your settings just right.

@LabiaLicker Жыл бұрын

Definitely would like to see that.

@charliemaybe Жыл бұрын

If the wheels are expensive enough to warrant almost 100 dollar wheel locks, you probably have a garage and a good place to keep the car. If you also have nice enough wheels you probably wouldn’t want some security but ruining the wheel as you probably have some nice colored ones or even titanium nuts as they look nice to some people

@luckywave3339 Жыл бұрын

A comparison of car ramps would be very informative and helpful I hear a lot of sketchy things about some of them

@warbirdwf Жыл бұрын

Nice idea! The cheap steel ones slide out from the car when you reverse off them and the car can be damaged when it falls on them.

@hxhdfjifzirstc894 Жыл бұрын

Good idea -- I don't test any of those plastic ramps. I think a far safer ramp could be made easily from wood, whether stacking plywood pieces or 2x4s, etc. I suppose cut a profile into several pieces of plywood, and screw or bolt them all together until it's wide enough to drive on. If you just want oil changes to be easier, get a Top Sider oil extractor. Especially if you can change the oil filter without jacking the car up. Make sure to get one that's large enough to handle the amount of oil in your particular engine. I actually get MORE oil out of my engine with this thing, than using the drain plug, so ignore any theoretical nonsense (and yes, you should warm up the engine for a minute so any particulates will be suspended, rather than sitting on the floor of the oil pan).

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion.

@johndeerekid167 Жыл бұрын

You can make a quality set of ramps out of just a couple of 2x6s or 2x8s and a hand saw.

@SvdSinner Жыл бұрын

Nice idea. I recently helped a guy who had metal ramps that kept sliding along the floor instead of making the car drive up the ramp. Also, I have seen ramps that have a very poor flat spot on top that wouldn't allow the car to be stable without using the e-brake. (Yes, you should always use the E-brake with ramps as a second layer of safety, but the car should not be trying to roll off when the wheels are on the top flat) There could be some really good tests for this idea! (And I love the idea of including homemade ramp designs from 2x4s)

@nbrikha Жыл бұрын

Considering the cost of my OEM wheels, I bought the Advance Wheel Locks. I was looking for the perfect lock nut and you gave that to me and for that I thank you!

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@y2kspacecowboy Жыл бұрын

Bought myself a set of advanced wheel locks 3 yrs ago on my new car and i never regret it. Even my mechanic said that is a tough one to beat. Best investment ever!!! But one advise, DO NOT use impact driver with their keys. Even though they said it is impact rated but i broke mine and had to pay $50 to replace it. Todd thank you for the video❤

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@paulhance1984 Ай бұрын

they should have ship u a free one / replacement.

@orangedragon4713 Жыл бұрын

I love it when some of my favorite youtubers all are open about watching each other, PF, LPL, Demolition Ranch. One of these days would be great to see you guys make a video together.

@mrcryptozoic817 Жыл бұрын

And Torque Test

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@tjdewolff5104 Жыл бұрын

I srcond that!

@ParadiseConcrete Жыл бұрын

LPL??

@mermaidmuncher2708 Жыл бұрын

He’s got a new tool to add to the covert companion!

@ron827 Жыл бұрын

I am always amazed at your ability to devise a variety of testing procedures for just about any product.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@DonzLockz 7 ай бұрын

This is the only youtuber that I actually have to slow down the video speed to absorb all the info haha. No wasting time begging for likes and subscribers and no shilling. Excellent video as usual and making my dollars work for me better.👍🤠

@ProjectFarm 7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@Felipera_ 9 ай бұрын

This is BY FAR the most useful channel on all of KZfaq. Keep going friend! We love you.

@ProjectFarm 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@joewallace7 Жыл бұрын

The amount of research Todd must do while making a video is impressive. Amazing video, as always.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@brassmule 9 ай бұрын

I wonder how long he worked on a rim stealing gang to do the research for this video. 🤔

@austinmarshall443 Жыл бұрын

GREAT video as always! Would love to see a fillet knife test or windshield chip repair kit! Thanks for the tests 🎉

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video ideas!

@Hallowsaw Жыл бұрын

Window chip repair kit. Replace window

@reverse_engineered Жыл бұрын

@@Hallowsaw Sure, if you don't mind dropping several hundred dollars. If there's a much cheaper kit that can significantly prolong the life of a windshield, then I'm going to go with that.

@Hallowsaw Жыл бұрын

@@reverse_engineered i said that out of experience. I have done the professional just patch repair and it eventually just gets worse and you have to replace it anyways

@AlejandroYee 12 күн бұрын

Thanks for your video. It helped me remove the wheel locks with a 20mm piece. A mcguard that at a tire shop they damaged and did not want to repair. I have been following you for many years.

@ProjectFarm 12 күн бұрын

You are welcome! Thanks for being a long time follower!

@angletech852 Жыл бұрын

Seriously, God bless you Project Farm, I doubt I'll ever buy half the products you review. But your videos are so well made, I can't help but watch them to appreciate them. Seriously, we need more people like you in this world.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@gregparrott Жыл бұрын

Great test! Decades ago, I had a set of McGard wheel locks and lost the key. I went to a garage, asking what it would take to remove them. In a matter of seconds, he used a socket (as you showed) and removed it. Seeing the trivial level of security they offered, I've never since bought wheel locks. But those 'Advanced' locks look like a worthy exception (providing I don't lose the key again).

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@TheBenjammin Жыл бұрын

Advanced wheel locks give you the option to buy an extra key when you order. Ive never heard of advanced until i saw this video. I will be buying a set for sure.

@aaronwebb7090 Жыл бұрын

@n325aej So you quietly steal the car and remove the rims elsewhere.

@gregparrott Жыл бұрын

@n325aej That's nothing compared to using a power saw on catalytic converters.

@Dreddy72 Жыл бұрын

@@gregparrott its a little harder to see the guy under the car than the guy banging away crouched next to the wheel, from across the parking lot. makes some feel exposed.

@KillerSpud Жыл бұрын

The one thing you left out that i would want to see is how much torque the lock keys can handle. I got stuck out in the desert one time with a flat because the lug nut key broke on me. I don't suppose you would consider a bonus episode testing that this week?

@BixbyConsequence Жыл бұрын

Good point. The only thing my locking lugs have ever prevented was ME getting the wheel off.

@kellyblack4897 Жыл бұрын

LPL said it all. Great job dude. You're amount of thorough approach to your projects really make the difference. Like racing a GT500 against a stock GT you really are careful to compare apples to apples and be clear about the differences. Love the channel.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@JustWasted3HoursHere Жыл бұрын

Luckily, wheel locks and theft deterrents in general don't have to be perfect because thieves will not want to spend too much time stealing your wheels, so anything that can sufficiently slow them down will cause them to look elsewhere for easier pickings. That advanced wheel lock is very clever I must say!

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@RavageRule Жыл бұрын

It's worth mentioning that the "small diameter Gorilla lock" isn't actually intended to be a wheel lock. It's a spline drive lug nut for aftermarket wheels that have less space for a lug nut. You'll often see them in 6 spline or 7 spline variants depending on wheel stud size.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@bleach_drink_me Жыл бұрын

This is true. Once they are used on the type of wheel they are made for you won't get getting anything like the locking pliers in to them.

@G31mR Жыл бұрын

Yep. That's right. I use them on my three-piece wheels that have very deep-set lug nuts. They would be a major pain to remove without the special socket that comes with them.

@mirek6937 Жыл бұрын

That's correct. I use them on my enkei wheels I have on my Honda.

@drewdoestrucks Жыл бұрын

True, but still fairly easy to drive a socket over them in all but the narrowest lug nut openings.

@TwistedDonners Жыл бұрын

An idea for a collaboration video between yourself and the lock picking lawyer is which padlock (keyed and combination) is the best. You'd be able to test the locks for the usual wear and tear and the lock picking lawyer can test the ease of picking before and after being abused by yourself.

@camerongallagher8356 Жыл бұрын

I dream of a collaboration like this between these 2.

@yzrippin Жыл бұрын

Well there is none as you can see from lock-picking lawyer there's no lock that can't be pick through within 3 minutes

@syourhandyboy Жыл бұрын

@@camerongallagher8356 I hi hi hi hi y😅😅😅❤I'm ¹18th 💓 😂¹

@fretho8410 11 ай бұрын

Really appreciate all the work put into these videos. They are a genuine benchmark for testing, taking into account all the relevant aspects.

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@coldsoul333 4 ай бұрын

I like your product testing a lot. You get right to the point from the beginning to the end without beating around the bush for KZfaq.

@2down4up Жыл бұрын

In addition to the 4 great points you made, when it’s time to purchase wheel locks or any lug nut/bolt, there is a very important 5th thing to consider. The seat of the nut/bolt must match that of the wheel. Wether it is flat (very rare nowadays), conical, oval, or any number of the numerous ball seats, making sure the lock/nut/bolt matches the wheel seat is critical for safety and proper functionality.

@user-mi4yc7pr3x Жыл бұрын

What's a seat. I'm not native

@2down4up Жыл бұрын

@@user-mi4yc7pr3x The seat is the part of the nut or bolt that actually makes contact with the rim and is the surface all the clamping load is applied through.

@user-mi4yc7pr3x Жыл бұрын

@@2down4up ah yeah it's slightly different depending on car brand

@2down4up Жыл бұрын

@@user-mi4yc7pr3x Yep, car brand wheel design and so on. If your changing wheels out at the same time, not only do you need to make sure the flange/seat of the bolt matches the wheel but you also gotta make sure it’s the right length. A lot of aftermarket wheels have much different depths when it comes to where the lug bolt/nut bottoms out in relationship to where the face of wheel that sits against the hub is. Too short and the bolt might strip, break, pull threads and so on. Too long and you might contact something on the backside of the hub and cause damage there while leaving the wheel still loose.

@DanielRichards644 Жыл бұрын

Can vouch for this from personal experience, about 20 years ago I removed my aftermarket wheels and went back to the stock steelies but used the lug nuts from the aftermarket wheels. Snapped multiple wheel studs before I learned why, one time I snapped 2 of the 4 studs on one wheel about 2 miles from my house as I turned onto my road.

@mercedes-amgforlife3237 Жыл бұрын

When I worked as tech at Ford, we kept the master lock set for all these in case the customer forgot theirs. The only benefit I can see is if they're used on wheels with deep centers to prevent locking pliers or similar tools to allow easy access.

@skylined5534 Жыл бұрын

The type of people stealing wheels etc are usually opportunists. Anything to hamper them is a win and will usually put them off... usually.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@abbashaider8668 Жыл бұрын

The Advanced Wheel Locks are unique to each customer so 1 master key isn’t going to work on any other model

@WontSeeReplies Жыл бұрын

@@abbashaider8668that’s awesome! I was wondering why thieves wouldn’t simply purchase a set of their own. Individual customization is certainly worth the $90. I wonder how many different keys they made.

@Chevsilverado Жыл бұрын

@@WontSeeReplies Yeah I didn’t know that either. If someone was so inclined they could just purchase a few OEM brand wheel lock keys and they’d be able to steal stock rims off of basically any car from the brand.

@MoldyStir-Fry Жыл бұрын

I definitely think the $90 locks are worth while if you have some really high end performance racing wheels, but for OEM or minor upgrades, the cheaper ones are probably sufficient. Great testing as always!

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.

@mattf2535 Жыл бұрын

No, spend the little extra money on the Advanced wheel locks. You don't want to miss a few days of work, and some insurance companies are not paying for stolen wheels amidst widespread car theft rn. The McGard and Gorilla locks can also be defeated, trust me.

@censored7881 5 ай бұрын

This is your blanket advice? So, it doesn't matter what type of vehicle a person drives, what kind of wheels they have, nor where they live? Just dump that extra $60+ on "the best"? Even though the Gorilla X2 set is damn near as good for OEM wheels? Interesting.@@mattf2535

@mueckenhoeffer Жыл бұрын

Back about 2 million years ago, before Harbor Freight, there were "back of the truck" tool sales. I bought a set of tools that would defeat most wheel locks, but the portable welder method is particularly interesting.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@jamesmchugo9422 Жыл бұрын

Good video. What my take away is, don’t park in the seedy end of town and make sure your wheels are covered by insurance. Because a seasoned thief is barely going to be slowed down by these wheel locks.

@R.Sole88109 Жыл бұрын

True, but he'd be slowed down a lot less with standard nuts, although shooting him in the nuts would slow him down better than security nuts.😂

@jamesplotkin4674 Жыл бұрын

@@R.Sole88109 45 ACP is very effective.

@R.Sole88109 Жыл бұрын

@@jamesplotkin4674 Hell yeah👍🏻

@phxrsx Жыл бұрын

Yes they will.

@Ryan_DeWitt Жыл бұрын

The time and money you spend on these test is amazing. Thank you for your hard work.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

@chadd935 Жыл бұрын

Todd Thank you for all the countless hours you spend on researching and developing testing. Would love to see a video on induction heaters to remove rusted bolts.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.

@wowlsj 12 күн бұрын

Great work, as always. I'd gotten the Advanced Locks and am glad to see your testing confirmed it's, well advanced, capabilities.

@ProjectFarm 11 күн бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.

@leviturman1159 Жыл бұрын

Always top content. Not in my "wheelhouse" but I imagine your testing is gold to someone in fleet management in addition anyone with premium tires or rims.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@darjanator Жыл бұрын

Another thing to consider when getting these to match your wheels is the contact surface shape. Some will be conical, while others will be domed.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@5-minute-witness356 Жыл бұрын

I read this as "Some will be comical, whle others will be doomed" !

@darjanator Жыл бұрын

@@5-minute-witness356 DOOOOOOOOMED!

@MitchM240 Жыл бұрын

“We’re gonna test that!” Great catch phrase! Love this channel. The only person wheel locks ever keep from taking off my wheels is me when I loose the key.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@PGAmaboy Жыл бұрын

Thanks for making all of these amazing videos. I often buy products based on your tests. I was hoping to find that you had already tested padlocks, but I didn't see them listed on your videos. Specifically, our canoe club has a bin by the beach, and a storage trailer that we lock using combination locks, so all members can have access. We have tried a few different brands, but between the salty air, rain, and being used several times a week, they just don't seem to last more than a few weeks, or, if we are lucky a few months. We don't need it to be super secure, but weather resistance would be important. Thanks again for your hard work that benefits so many.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.

@svgPhoenix Жыл бұрын

Great timing as always, PF! I was planning on having my rims stolen tomorrow, but thanks to your extensive testing, now I know how to prevent it!

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@nix4644 Жыл бұрын

Anyone with that kind of DUMB luck should buy a lottery ticket.🤪

@anchopanchorancho Жыл бұрын

Wow, I never would have thought to make a video like this. Great concept, especially because at least once per car a mechanic removes a lock without using the key I gave the guys in the shop. Thank you!

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@BeezyKing99 Жыл бұрын

@DontReadMyProfilePicture.0 a scammer account..... get lost.

@jeremiahgonzalez2466 Жыл бұрын

Been a fan for a long time now You put alot of time and effort into your videos. We all have mad respect for you -Radiator leak sealants -Belt sanders -Jig saws battery vs 120

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Thanks for the suggestions.

@mc-sp8zr Жыл бұрын

Back when I worked in a hardware store, customers shopping for door knobs typically asked "What's your most secure lock?". I'd usually answer with "Depends on your least secure window".

@reverse_engineered Жыл бұрын

And the truth is, almost every one of those door knobs had the same shitty lock. Rarely would they have any kind of security pins or bump resistance. I'd be more concerned about how long the thing would last before it wore out.

@diverdave4056 Жыл бұрын

And of course the most important thing to remember is … to not loose the key / wrench to unlock them ! Many people do loose or miss place them and then find out when it’s needed !

@ShortArmOfGod Жыл бұрын

JFC your grammar, man.

@boots7859 Жыл бұрын

A lot of people throw them in the glove box, which is one of the first places thieves look.

@michaeldurrett8388 Жыл бұрын

Keep a spare at home. If you're travelling out of town have it somewhere hard to find in the car like behind a trim panel or something.

@sfirlaki 11 ай бұрын

You can get a lot more gripping force by using the locking pliers correctly. You can tighten them greatly using a hex bit on the bottom of the tightening mechanism.

@cardo1111 Жыл бұрын

Excellent testing as usual. MGuard has always been the gold standard (though all are defeatable), the choice of many OEM's. An American company based out of Buffalo, NY. With pretty good customer service, have dealt with them over the years for replacement keys etc. Hold onto that card with the ID number that you get with your set or from the dealer.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for sharing.

@rj12345rj Жыл бұрын

My McGuard wheel locks were defeated in about a minute per wheel when my wheels were stolen earlier this year. Their customer service let me return the extra key & but I bought though after the theft, so I agree they have great customer service.

@nighthawkj30A4 6 ай бұрын

Acura/Honda using them as well for all there vehicles.

@yoyoma2026 Жыл бұрын

It has been quite a few years, I wonder if there are enough new options to do a new rechargeable battery test? I found those videos extremely helpful. Also, some LED lightbulb brands just seem to die when I put them in enclosures (due to heat). Would be nice to see which brands actually last in extreme environments.

@DashCamSerbia Жыл бұрын

None of the comercial LED bulbs are designed to work in closed enclosures. In fact, they are designed to work in upright possition in a socket. Just get the ones from OSRAM, Philips or General Electric and hope for the best. Also, make sure not to buy economy/value models, because they will not last as long. You can also drill a coupple of small holes in the enclosure, to provide airflow to the bulb.

@sultanofsick Жыл бұрын

Meh, you probably come out ahead just buying the cheapest bulbs and replacing when they die. I've only ever replaced one LED bulb in my life, and yes it was in an enclosed fixture. It was only upon replacing it that I noticed the "do not use in enclosure" sticker. I just try to be mindful of minimizing the use of that one now.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestions.

@nobodynoone2500 Жыл бұрын

The new ceramic substrate ones work better with heat I find. My biggest issue with LED's is the inconsistent color temperature, and worse, the lack of a full spectrum.

@rupe53 Жыл бұрын

@@DashCamSerbia ... and I'm still waiting for my stash of CF bulbs to fail so I can buy LEDs. I have some CFs that are well over 10 years in use.

@RANDOMNATION907 Жыл бұрын

I had a customer bring in a car with fancy wheels and they had installed four different locking lug nuts on each wheel. It was a Honda Prelude and only had four wheel studs per wheel. He got a flat tire and discovered that he couldn't find one of the keys. He wasn't able to put on his spare tire. So he drove the car slowly to our shop during the early morning and was waiting for us when we opened in the morning. We used a taper style socket and were able to remove all the lock nuts in short order. He just stood there staring at how easy it was to defeat his contingency plan. Tire was ruined but rim and everything else was otherwise good to go. He said he was going to buy one of the tapered sockets to keep on hand as a backup. I still think his idea had merit though.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@artillerest43rdva7 Жыл бұрын

it is so nice to have a fact, non bias review of a product. with a final over view showing the best product any why. keep up the great reviews! take care and be safe.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@NeedlessJ93 17 күн бұрын

Very informative, Thank you! Reminds me of my favorite distinction: it's not a bullet proof vest, it's bullet resistant.

@ProjectFarm 16 күн бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

@Ford7710 Жыл бұрын

You have such professional tests.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@shanew7361 Жыл бұрын

This guy is a millionaire just from KZfaq alone. I'd expect him to lol

@Ford7710 Жыл бұрын

No problem.

@hankm16 Жыл бұрын

I was literally just shopping for a set of these and then I saw the KZfaq notification 😂🙏🏾

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@mattcrotta Жыл бұрын

Love the videos!! The quality of your content is unmatched on KZfaq! I’m in the market for a set of torque sticks for tightening lug nuts, bolts, etc. Would love to see you review some different brands and put them through some testing!

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.

@perryellisstrong 3 ай бұрын

I’ve had these advanced wheel locks since September of 2020. They are great!

@ProjectFarm 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@dimmacommunication Жыл бұрын

Cool :) I had my safety lugs stuck cause a not so good mechanic lost the keys , another had to weld and take them away

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Great point on the key getting lost. I bet it happens quite often.

@volvo09 Жыл бұрын

That's the worst part about wheel locks is the key... Come in for tires or brakes, key isn't in the customers car... Call customer, they don't know where it is and the car is a mess, not spending time looking past the common areas.... Either find it and come back later, or pay to get them removed.

@hhoverdrive1 Жыл бұрын

I love seeing new products like the Advanced lug nut. Thank you!

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It's a great product for sure!

@Thinkonthissir 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for offering direction in choosing wheel locks for my new car! I am currently trying to decide how to clean my leather seats, and I would love to see a Project Farm video on leather cleaners/ conditioners. Not sure how you would test it, but I know you always find a way! You rock, man!

@ProjectFarm 8 ай бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for the video idea.

@KyleKnighted Жыл бұрын

Another great video! Would love to see you review some of the TireMinder, B-Qtech, TyMate, and other aftermarket wireless tire pressure systems for trailers. Lots of neat options out there

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.

@MrV1NC3N7V3G4 Жыл бұрын

I had a set of nice OEM rims stolen. They used the socket method on the factory wheel locks. The Advanced locks look awesome!

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@orijimi Жыл бұрын

At some point, it becomes easier to steal the entire car.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Great point! Unfortunately, I've had that happen to me!

@worcredrum2912 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see Project Farm observing the current state of things and making a video relevant to that. Great job!

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@MrBetaKiller100 29 күн бұрын

I just bought a new car with expensive OEM brakes and wheels, though am I not worried in my area, I like the peace of mind if I ever park somewhere tire thief are plentiful. I didn't see your review but people on the forum for my car recommended the advanced wheel locks, and they came in a couple weeks ago. Glad to see I made a good purchase with my own research!

@dadandeligameplay8797 Жыл бұрын

With yard mowing season in full swing, can you retouch some of the best yard mowing equipment? Thank you.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Great suggestion!

@RipRoaringGarage Жыл бұрын

A tip about the McGard wheel locks. Dodges come with them from the factory as OEM locks (when that option is selected at all). So a would be thief will have a bunch of keys, specifically for Hellcat wheels, Scat Pack wheels etc. So, they will not slow down a thief all that much if at all. Those conical ones though, are interesting, I would remove/reinstall them every year or two to prevent seizing.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@thehoff3189 2 ай бұрын

Just got off the phone with Advanced, I had to get wheel locks for my Prowler, and they are some of the nicest people!! Run don't walk to Advanced Wheel Lock!

@ProjectFarm 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@de3481 Жыл бұрын

Another great video, as always. I bought a set of wheel locks for my truck after watching this. I went OEM. They're made by McGard, and I got them for free by using points, so it's a win-win.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for sharing.

@lprocter1982 Жыл бұрын

I always find it interesting that there is such a desire for cheap security. If I had a several thousand dollar set of wheels, I would definitely choose the best wheel lock - a $90 investment to secure $1000+ wheels seems very affordable. I'd love to see a test of commonly available pad- or combination locks! Maybe trigger locks for guns, too!

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion.

@punker4Real Жыл бұрын

have each lugnut a different wheel lock over torque the wheels is far more effective... it will take at lest 3 people to do one lug nut

@hxhdfjifzirstc894 Жыл бұрын

@@punker4Real Over-torquing lug nuts is the best way to BREAK THE STUDS OFF -- good luck changing a flat tire.

@studio_tron Жыл бұрын

Great video as always! Have you ever considered doing a test on Folding Shovels? They are a great tool to keep in a truck at all times.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.

@R.Sole88109 Жыл бұрын

And with sharpened edges it makes them multi-purpose😉

@tankerd1847 Жыл бұрын

Good old US Army E-tool is my go to. That's a good suggestion because there are a lot on the market.

@gophop Жыл бұрын

@@ProjectFarm Please do! and test the E-tool.

@studio_tron Жыл бұрын

@@tankerd1847 I really like that one. I also really like the Swedish Military one... however, that one isn't a tri-fold, it just folds at the spade.

@dandaman4985 11 ай бұрын

Awesome reviewing, thank you for posting this! Keep in mind that one wheel locking nut per wheel is not enough (as it does not block the others from being tightened, making the locking one loose)

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@nofantasyman 5 ай бұрын

I like the pace of the video and the comprehensive review.

@ProjectFarm 5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@ColeSpolaric Жыл бұрын

It's all about making it take long enough that the risk of being caught goes up to deter a criminal

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Good Point!

@JasonNaughton Жыл бұрын

Locks are for keeping honest people honest

@ColeSpolaric Жыл бұрын

@@JasonNaughton then that's like having no locks on your house at all since only bad people will break in regardless of a lock....

@sweetdees86 Жыл бұрын

Wow, I think Catalytic Converter thefts are a much bigger problem out here. Maybe do a video on the best security device for them. Thanks for the great info.

@hxhdfjifzirstc894 Жыл бұрын

IMO the absolute best solution to cat theft is to buy an aftermarket bolt-on cat for about $75 (the cheap ones don't have much precious metal inside, so nobody bothers to steal them), and swap it with the original one. Store the original at home (in case you need it for DEQ, or selling the car). I had this idea, but failed to implement it before my cat was stolen. Ironically, the $75 cat passes emissions testing just fine, with no check engine light even a year later. Any other 'security device' is just a waste of money. A battery powered sawzall cuts through them in 30 seconds.

@cavalierliberty6838 Жыл бұрын

The best cheat is putting a test pipe in place and saying no to the catalytic converter. Can't steal what ya don't have.

@Gabbbble Жыл бұрын

@@cavalierliberty6838 Depends on where you live. Your car gets seized by the authorities if you do this in my country (western Europe obviously).

@CanizaM Жыл бұрын

@@Gabbbble you mean "if you get caught". Keep the original one and swap it in only when you need to go for an inspection.

@Gabbbble Жыл бұрын

@@CanizaM The police will arrest you for the smell, escort you immediately to inspection and if they find out that the cat has been intentionally removed or replaced with a less efficient one : - The vehicle is seized - Registration is canceled - Expect at least 1 to 2000 bucks in fines - The "replacement" cat or cat delete will be removed and destroyed by the authorities at your expenses - Your car will have to be towed to a workshop to reinstall an OEM cat (sometimes they ask for proof of purchase, so even if you already have an OEM cat, they force you to buy a second one) - Then the car (which is now unregistered) will have to be towed back to inspection so you can register it again. And you pay for everything of course. It's not France that I'm talking about, but the country of cheese and banks. They don't mess around here.

@jasonconley1022 Жыл бұрын

Love the content! Most of the time I end up having to remove these wheel locks because customers lose the keys. I have the Maddox set and the shop has a steelman set that is similar to the Napa one you tested. For the money the Maddox brand is great for most locks. If people start coming in with the Advanced Wheel locks I will quit lol.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@DocHoliday-to6kp 2 ай бұрын

Any thief that can run faster than 2800 feet per second will have no problem stealing from me. 😁

@brettlanigan 13 күн бұрын

I can

@colbywood1785 Жыл бұрын

Donut Media actually did a video on this a few months ago. Excited to see the more diverse spread of product options and test methods

@kevinstetson4981 Жыл бұрын

Yeah! They got the advanced off pretty easy.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@DashCamSerbia Жыл бұрын

Just get comprehensive insurance for your car, and you don't have to mess with any of this.

@colbywood1785 Жыл бұрын

@@DashCamSerbia oh I'll do you one better. I live in the middle of nowhere where people leave their keys in the ignition and the engine running while they go into the store to grab a soda and sandwich for lunch. People don't lock their doors. Everyone knows everyone, everyone notices out of place characters, and everyone has a more likely than not chance of carrying a sidearm or having one close by. We had the wild west, now I'm living in the mild east

@reverse_engineered Жыл бұрын

@@colbywood1785 Yes, because escalating from attempted theft or theft to aggravated assault, attempted murder, or second degree murder is so much better.

@reverse_engineered Жыл бұрын

It seems to me that it wouldn't be too difficult to make an impressioning tool for those advanced wheel locks. It's a lot like a tubular lock, except that you know exactly what the proper depth is just by bottoming it out. Basically, something like that universal socket, but designed specifically for those locks with large pins and maybe a collet to lock them in place once all the pins are bottomed out.

@hxhdfjifzirstc894 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, but then what? A thug with a 90 IQ is going to take it home and cast a lug key in his garage foundry? That sounds exactly like WORK, and people steal because they don't want to work.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@deadprivacy Жыл бұрын

ive had some success with those universal sockets but ive also broken about 10 of them trying, (im not a wheel thief but mechanic) if the bolt isnt over torqued and theres not much corrosion they sometimes work!

@100vg Жыл бұрын

Very nice. I used a set of lug nuts like the complex matching key design years ago. I never would have thought of someone getting them off in the ways you used, but I'm not a thief. Like you said, all these techniques are well known by thieves, but the Advanced Wheel Locks set is well worth the price tag for a product that really works. Now I know what to buy if I ever get expensive rims for the P245/60R15 wide tires I want for my car, I'll remember this video and its winner. Aftermarket rims would be required for P255/60R15 if I wanted the widest tires I could get, but P245's will squeeze onto my OEM rims. I found your "Tested Products" spreadsheet and saved a link to it for being able to find past videos easier. The cone-shape may look weird, but who really cares if they can actually prevent theft? They even have them in Chrome/Stainless-look and Black. Great find, Todd! Too bad they have to be bought directly from Advanced Wheel Locks. I looked and Amazon doesn't have them so you can't list them for a piece of the purchase price. I always buy from your Amazon links when I need a product in your videos. Thanks for everything you do for us!

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for sharing.

@snoopdogie187 9 ай бұрын

I don't blame them for not putting them on amazon. Undoubtedly someone will sell a fake set there, and then they'll get blamed.

@100vg 9 ай бұрын

@@snoopdogie187 Amazon is getting bad about selling clones that look almost exactly the same, sometimes with tiny, hard to notice trademark, brand name or something, and the packaging looks the same, sometimes with slightly off colors, but eBay has been horrible about it for decades. China is the main culprit, but not the only one doing it. I won't buy from an online site unless it has a fair to large amount of reviews in like a 5 star rating range. Only 2 to 4 reviews of 5 stars, especially without comments, is a warning sign, so I avoid them, too. I will say that Amazon Customer Support, with Prime at least, is good about full refunds when sellers do not respond to requests. It's also true that not everything can be returned, but I haven't run into that yet, though you do have to be within the return window. I find it crazy how many people give up without calling Customer Support. I've gotten to where I call them first now.

@itsCopello 9 ай бұрын

In my dealer days, I use to get off most wheel locks with a USA 12pt Craftsman 1/2” socket that would just barely fit over the wheel lock, use a 4” extension with a long ratchet, using my weight leaning on the extension would be enough to grip the outside of the lock and spin it off. When this didn’t work just hammering on a socket did the trick.

@dusand12 Жыл бұрын

Might be pricey, but I'd love to see welder comparisons. Do I need an expensive one or will the harbor freight welders work?

@ChrisN85420 Жыл бұрын

I second this one good idea

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video idea!

@raspucin70 Жыл бұрын

+1!

@ejej6934 Жыл бұрын

Would love to see side by side testing of electric bug zappers.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion.

@pong86r Жыл бұрын

This was great! I get a lot of compliments on my tires and never thought to guard them until now. And I know what to look for!

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Dv087 Ай бұрын

Enjoyed this video alot I am on my 3 set of Gorilla lugs in 3 years. They rust horribly. Going to Mcgard lifetime chrome warranty

@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for sharing.

@TheBlindReaper Жыл бұрын

Your videos are the best, honestly! 😀 It's very fascinating to watch your process and how thoroughly you perform multiple tests. Thank you! 🙏

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

@elmirmisir-zada8470 Жыл бұрын

Man I'm so happy to see all these honest reviews by you! Thank you!

@skylined5534 Жыл бұрын

I love this channel! I've bought a couple of tools based on Todd's findings and never been disappointed !

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@smal1393 10 ай бұрын

Another great video, thank you! I will be replacing the dealer supplied McGard locks with the Advanced Wheel Locks on all 4 of my vehicles.

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

@Mizzelphug 9 ай бұрын

Your videos are (A) always relevant, and (B) they seem to show up a week after I just bought something. lol. Wife got new tires put on her car and the idiots at Discount Tire lost all 4 of her wheel locks. A week later she tells me her car is shaking when she drives. I go check her car and see that none of the lugs were tight and all 4 wheel locks were missing.

@ProjectFarm 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@iosonogerva1989 Жыл бұрын

You forgot to mention the shape of the nut for selecting the right one for your wheels, Conical and ball shape can trick you in selecting the wrong nut. The right shape is important, the wrong one can damage your wheel and can be a safety problem

@nobodynoone2500 Жыл бұрын

This is huge. I have seen so many nice wheels ruined by incorrect nuts.

@catcaptain6023 Жыл бұрын

I've always found locking studs to be weaker, more prone to snapping. It would be good to test the breaking point vs OEM if ever you test studs in the future

@DK_427 Жыл бұрын

I literally was doing research for weeks for best brand and thank god you finally made a video for it.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear!

@5starsUH Жыл бұрын

Long time listener, First time caller lol would love to see a video of trailer anti-theft devices such as coupler locks or wheel chock locks. Thanks! love the channel!

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.

@hillbillydustin Жыл бұрын

When using locking pliers, to take the subjectivity out of how tight you are able to clamp down by hand, it might be a good idea to explore using the hex hole on the back of the adjusting screw. Using that and a torque wrench should help in getting the same amount of clamping force each time you use the locking pliers. But, maybe I'm wrong in that assumption; testing might be in order.

@flhusa1 Жыл бұрын

Maybe a conventional hack saw blade comparison .

@flhusa1 Жыл бұрын

Not all locking pliers have that feature but a coworker used another pair of locking pliers to tighten the adjusting wheel even tighter.