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Description
The Thexton Heavy Duty Pilot Pin (591) is a professional-grade automotive tool engineered to simplify and improve the process of mounting wheels on vehicles. This tool is a critical aid for anyone, from seasoned mechanics to home-garage enthusiasts, who regularly changes or services tires. Designed to perfectly align the wheel's bolt holes with the vehicle's wheel studs, it eliminates the common struggle of balancing a heavy wheel while trying to get it seated correctly. By acting as a guide, the pilot pin ensures that the wheel is centered and seated properly on the hub before any lug nuts are installed, significantly reducing the risk of cross-threading and damage to the wheel studs. The result is a faster, safer, and more efficient installation process, protecting both the vehicle's components and the person performing the work.
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS:
- Precise Alignment: The pilot pin guides the wheel onto the hub and studs, guaranteeing perfect alignment on the first try and preventing any mis-seating.
- Thread Protection: By aligning the wheel correctly, the pin protects the threads of the wheel studs from being stripped or cross-threaded, saving you from expensive repairs.
- Time-Saving: This tool makes wheel mounting a quick and straightforward task, eliminating the time-consuming effort of balancing and aligning a heavy wheel by hand.
- Heavy-Duty Construction: Made from high-quality materials, the pilot pin is built to withstand repeated use in professional and demanding environments.
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Manufacturer: Thexton Manufacturing Company, Inc.
- Part Number: 591
- UPC: 008721005918
- SKU: TH591
- Included: Two (2) Heavy Duty Pilot Pins
HOW TO USE:
- After removing all lug nuts, carefully remove the old wheel from the vehicle.
- Select one of the lug holes on the new wheel and insert the threaded end of the pilot pin into the corresponding wheel stud on the vehicle's hub. Screw it in securely by hand.
- Carefully lift the new wheel and slide it onto the pilot pin. The pin will guide the wheel's hole directly onto its corresponding wheel stud, holding the wheel in place.
- Once the wheel is seated on the pilot pin, align the remaining holes with the other wheel studs.
- Install the remaining lug nuts onto the other studs and tighten them by hand.
- Remove the pilot pin and install the final lug nut.
- Use a torque wrench to properly tighten all lug nuts to the manufacturer's specified torque rating in the correct pattern.
BENEFITS OF USING THE THEXTON HEAVY DUTY PILOT PIN (591):
- Professional Efficiency: Ensures precise alignment, speeding up wheel installation and reducing the risk of damage to vehicle components.
- Reduces Physical Strain: Eliminates the need to hold a heavy wheel perfectly in place, making tire changes easier for all users.
- Safe and Reliable: Adds a level of safety and precision for both professional shops and home garages.
FEATURES:
- Assists in wheel installation
- Centers wheel on studs
- Protects wheel stud threads
- Simplifies tire mounting
- Heavy-duty build
- Comes in a two-pack
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