This Spinner Tool works great! Leather Wrapped

[elric]

Torqued my spinners to 65 lb-ft. Haven't moved in 3 yrs according to the safety wire. I check them before every drive.

[Ant]

Originally Posted by elric

Torqued my spinners to 65 lb-ft. Haven't moved in 3 yrs according to the safety wire. I check them before every drive.

I would feel a bit uneasy about leaving wheels on for that time and I would definitely use anti-seize.

I dont see the point in the leather on the tool all that does is soak up force and feel, the spinners are forged 6061 T6 the spinners should handle a snug well designed tool twisting on them. Good idea to avoid excess damage to the spinner.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by Ant

Good idea to avoid excess damage to the spinner.

Perhaps with those wimpy aluminum spinners... but with steel spinners, you can whack them, drop them, throw them, and even dance on them and you ain't gonna damage them -- and the patina is quite fetching. And you can forget about ever breaking an ear off.

[Bxx1]

Originally Posted by patrickt

Perhaps with those wimpy aluminum spinners... but with steel spinners, you can whack them, drop them, throw them, and even dance on them and you ain't gonna damage them -- and the patina is quite fetching. And you can forget about ever breaking an ear off.

That's the way to go...

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by Bxx1

That's the way to go...

Yep, stainless steel spinners -- makes for a great stocking-stuffer. $320 in satin finish, or $400 for the polished. http://www.cobraracing.com/ProductsPages/wingnuts.html