Expert Answers about Tire Repair Tools

• How To Install the Rivet On the Repair Kit for Titan Couplers and Trailer Brake Actuators
• There are a number of tools you can use to secure the rivet on the Repair Kit for Titan Couplers and Trailer Brake Actuators part # T1848700 but the manufacturer does not provide exact instructions for this. That said, if you take a trip to your local hardware store you can pick up a handheld rivet fastener set to get the job done. The job entail placing a punch tool inside the rivet end and then hammering that in to curl the ends out. It looks like we had another customer with a similar...
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• How to Install Rivet in Repair Kit for Titan Couplers and Trailer Brake Actuators
• For tubular and semi-tubular rivets you would need a rivet clincher tool available at hardware stores and some auto parts stores could have a selection as well.
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• Inner Arm on Tow Bar Will Not Release After Drilling Out Rivets to Install Autolok Repair Kit
• If the arm on your tow bar is bent or corroded at all then that will cause it to bind up and it will be difficult to remove the inner arm. You could potentially use a lubricant but I would avoid spray lubricants because they can attract dirt and debris and gum up moving parts of the tow bar arm. Also make sure you are pressing down the button (as if extending the arm) when you go to remove the arm from the rest of the tow bar assembly. If the button is hard to press or isn't pressing...
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• How Does Repair Kit for Titan Couplers Install
• For the tubular and semi-tubular rivets like what comes with this kit you would need a rivet clincher tool available at hardware stores and some auto parts stores could have a selection as well. It will be a matter of putting the spring on the shaft pushing the shaft up from the underside of the coupler and then riveting the shaft to the latch with the included rivet. The hole in the shaft of the pin is for attaching it to the latch.
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• Difficulty of Installing a Trailer Hitch on a 2017 Porsche Macan with Backup camera
• For either of the trailer hitches for your 2017 Porsche Macan with backup camera, # C13136 or # 75940, rear fascia trimming is required. Between the 2 hitch # C13136 is slightly easier to install (takes less time). There are under body panels that will need to be loosened or removed for installation. For the specifics I have included links to the instructions for you. A body shop might not be the best choice for a professional installation but a repair shop or trusted mechanic friend...
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• What Tools are Needed to Put Together the Surco Spare-Tire-Mounted Cargo Basket
• To put together the Surco spare tire mount cargo carrier # SPSJ4319 you will just need basic hand tools like screwdrivers, wrenches/sockets, and that is really about it. To mount it you will need to use the tire tool to take the lug nuts off of the spare tire. Other than that there are no special tools needed for installation. I have included a couple of video links on this carrier for you.
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• Draw-Tite Hitch # 75600 Installation on 2008 BMW X5
• All of the hitches offered for your 2008 BMW X5 are 2-inch Class III types, including the Draw-Tite # 75600, and all can be seen on the link provided at right. None requires drilling but it is necessary to trim the rear fascia. Many of our customers choose to do a self-installation, relying on our videos (see link at right) for guidance. The only specialized tool needed to install a hitch, generally speaking, is a torque wrench which is needed to tighten the included installation hardware...
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• Can a Screwdriver or Other Tool be Used to Manually Lockout Titan Actuator
• Unless your Titan Actuator has a manual lockout (which the part you mentioned doesn't) the only ways to lockout the actuator are to either drill a hole straight through and place a bolt there, or to install an electric lockout solenoid like the replacement part # T4748800. The only problem with placing a bolt straight through the actuator is that the manufacturer usually says it can destroy the integrity of the product which would then make it dangerous to tow. You might want to see if...
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• Spindle Replacement on 2006 Fleetwood Prowler Camper
• Replacing the spindle on your axle will require cutting the old spindle off and welding a new spindle (see link) in its place. You would need to find a certified welder so that he has the proper tools and welding equipment to make the repair. To figure out which spindle is correct for your trailer you can use the bearing part numbers, both inner and outer, axle weight capacity and the shape and length of the spindle stub on your trailer. The bearing numbers will let you cross reference...
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• Installation of Trailer Wiring Harness for 2015 Nissan Juke
• On your 2015 Nissan Juke you'll need to remove the panels on both the driver's and passenger's side to install the # 118528 trailer wiring harness. To remove the panels you can use a flat head screw driver, or some other tool for prying, to release the tabs on the backside of the panels. I've linked a video on a different harness that installs the same way. Skip ahead to about the 50 second mark and you can see how the panels are removed.
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• Hitch Installation on 2018 Audi A3
• The Class I hitches made for your 2018 Audi A3 (non e-tron version) are fairly easy no-drill installs, as hitches go. The Curt # C11399 is shown on the linked page. If you want to consider doing the install yourself, you can review the linked instructions for these products and decide if it is something you want to tackle yourself. Tools required and the step-by-step instructions are indicated. A help article on hitch installation is linked too. You can also go do any auto repair shop...
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• Removing the Spare Tire on a 2001 Nissan Xterra to Install a Trailer Hitch
• In the cargo area of the 2001 Nissan Xterra, under the carpet, there are tools for accessing and changing the spare tire. One of these tools is the jack rod. On one end of the jack rod there is a T-shape. Insert that end into the oval opening located above the license plate in the middle. The rod goes in at an angle so if you are looking at the back of the vehicle the end of the jack rod you are holding will be closer to the driver's side of the vehicle. Then you will take the wheel nut...
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• Timbren Silent Ride Suspension Maintenance and Usage Instructions
• I reached out to my rep at Timbren and got some information for you on the Timbren Silent Ride Suspension for Tandem Axle Trailers w/ 3" Round Axles item # TSR14KT01. The silent ride requires little to no maintenance. You are supposed to check the bolts before & after use periodically, and keep the unit clean as possible. There are no lubrication points on the suspension. The three pivot points allow easy suspension movement, creating a gentle ride. The suspension arm freely articulates...
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• Should Shock of Trailair Pin Box be Put Back Place Before Driving
• As soon as you can you'd want to let all of the air out of the shock of your Trailair pin box so that you can realign it back into the top two slots it needs to fit into and also the carriage bolt that holds it from the bottom as well. I wouldn't necessarily stop where you are at and not try to make it to somewhere with tools to do the job but you wouldn't want to keep going for a long time as the shock would wear out and you'd have to replace it with part # LC432404.
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• Will Trailer Hitch Installation on 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata Void Warranty
• You are actually covered by the Federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act which states that if something breaks on your vehicle and you take it in for warranty repair, the dealer must honor your warranty unless whatever modifications you have added to your vehicle actually caused the problem in question. This means that unless the Curt Trailer Hitch # C11435 that you referenced is the reason that you are needing repairs on your 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata the dealer has to honor the warranty. If you...
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• How To Remove Aerator on the Flow Max RV Kitchen Faucet w/ Pull Down Spout
• The aerator for a faucet like the Flow Max RV Kitchen Faucet w/ Pull Down Spout part # LC719323 is generally located on the pull down spout (if equipped). In order to clean/repair this you simply need to un-thread the head from the spout which can usually be done by hand without any tools. Once removed, you can clean as needed and then reinstall in the reverse order just be sure you replace the o-rings if equipped. That said, I checked with Lippert and they do not offer any videos or...
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• Installation of Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch on a 2020 Toyota Sienna
• The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 76112 is a great option for a 2020 Toyota Sienna. It is designed so that you can install this yourself, at home, with minimal tools or experience. I have even attached an install video for you which walks you though the process step by step. That said, if you still don't feel confirmed you can install the trailer hitch yourself you can take it with you to pretty much any local RV dealer with a service center and they can do this for...
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• How to Install the Fan-Tastic Vent Roof Vent w/ 12V Fan and Remote # FV807350 on a 2001 Safari Trek
• Replacing a vent or fan isn't really difficult and can be accomplished by pretty much anyone. The Fan-Tastic Vent Roof Vent w/ 12V Fan and Remote # FV807350 is an excellent option as it does have the temp controls and automatically shuts when it starts to rain. It has a 5 inch Garnish, or sleeve, and so it will fit perfectly in the spot you described. You might even be able to leave the current sleeve in. Although we do not have a video of the Roof Vent # FV807350 being installed, we do...
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• How To Install Curt Hitch for 2019 Toyota Corolla
• It sounds like you're asking about the installation of a Curt hitch on your 2019 Toyota Corolla. I'll start by confirming for you that the Curt # C11265 hitch is a fit on your 2019 Toyota Corolla. This hitch installs without any drilling required, so it's likely something that you could complete on your own, with a few basic hand tools. I've linked an installation video of this hitch on a vehicle like yours for you to have a look at and follow along with if you'd like to do it yourself-...
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• FloTool RhinoRamps for Dual Rear Tires
• Yes, so long as you are not exceeding the combined weight capacity you could use two sets of the FloTool RhinoRamps Max Vehicle Ramp Set item # FT11912MI for your Class C RV with dual rear tires.
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