MAXIMUM 3/8-in Drive Impact Bolt Remover Set, 13-pc, SAE/Metric - 24.99, regular $49.99

1/2" drive 5-piece set also on sale for 50% off ($29.99).

https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/maxi ... ?rrec=true

Question: won't locking pliers work just as well (assuming one has enough clearance to lock them and turn).

I have never used the bolt remover, but have used locking pliers successfully.

Perhaps it depends on the situation.

boombaran wrote: ↑ Question: won't locking pliers work just as well (assuming one has enough clearance to lock them and turn).

I have never used the bolt remover, but have used locking pliers successfully.

Perhaps it depends on the situation.

Really depends on the scenario. My shop owns a snap on kit but since I wrench at home here and there, I bought this kit on sale probably six years ago. I've had to use it twice, but when you need it, it really is a life saver.

I was working on a rusted power steering line with a 10mm holding the line to the sub frame. I was able to get a very long extension from under the hood and a hammer with this socket and it was invaluable. There was definetly no room for locking pliers in this application.

Thank you for sharing your experience, @1mangoo

boombaran wrote: ↑ Question: won't locking pliers work just as well (assuming one has enough clearance to lock them and turn).

I have never used the bolt remover, but have used locking pliers successfully.

Perhaps it depends on the situation.

Good question boombaran. For me it depends on situation. I have many types and sizes of locking pliers that I try. Butttt I usually end up stripping and go nowhere. So I’ve been thinking of other things to add to toolbox.

For example if I go to a junk yard and the part looks OK but the fasteners are bad then I am stuck with pliers that go nowhere and no part. Add to that a cold day and my cold and beat up hands and it feels not great to have no part. I only have pliers to attack this and they have usually failed in the past.

In addition to this bolt remover kit I am eyeing Knipex Cobra pliers and heat/torch tool to add to my toolbox. Probably in that order.

Then I’ll look at bolt extractor tools to tackle my half broken thermostat housing bolt that is stuck in the block atm.

My car is 21 years old so I have to decide between throwing money at Toyota dealer, going to junk yards, looking on eBay, rockauto, or partsavatar. Add the running around between Toyota dealerships that like to give different prices on the same part and different delivery estimates. It can get really annoying sometimes.

And for 25 bucks plus tax it will allow me to undo fasteners that I couldn’t in the past. I feel weird sometimes buying an Amazon a product with lots of reviews but reviews are questionable. Or buying based on a YouTube car or tools influencer. CT lifetime warranty has been great so far with replacements always done no questions asked.

/end wall of text

https://www.princessauto.com/en/6-pc-im ... 0009010679

Would this still work? Thinking about having a subby set as well.

Thanks!

I have this bolt remover set and I can vouch it work wonders on rounded bolts. Very durable also. I paid $20 2 years ago.

tianos wrote: ↑ https://www.princessauto.com/en/6-pc-im ... 0009010679

Would this still work? Thinking about having a subby set as well.

Thanks!

I don’t see why not. 3/8 and impact rated

I got a set and used it to remove rusted exhaust header bolts. Works very well and the tooth is still sharp.

kndguy wrote: ↑ I don’t see why not. 3/8 and impact rated

Thanks OP just got the PA set you linked and this 13 piece at CT!

I've had this set for years, I swear by it. Have used them to remove eveything from stripped exhaust manifold allen bolts to bleeder screws.

I had another set before that I used to remove a keyed lug nut but it basically fused itself to the lug nut afterwards, terrible design.

boombaran wrote: ↑ Question: won't locking pliers work just as well (assuming one has enough clearance to lock them and turn).

I have never used the bolt remover, but have used locking pliers successfully.

Perhaps it depends on the situation.

Locking pliers will only grab on two sides and after a few attempts the shape of the nut/bolt will be marred up and have an abnormal shape (While still not loosened). At that point a bolt remover socket might not even work anymore and you might need to resort to more serious measures (like welding a nut on, etc) to remove a rounded fastener.

Instead, if a fastener is rounded but still in a circular shape, hammer on one of these and it'll grab from all sides giving you the best fighting chance to remove a rounded fastener from the very start.

CanadianConsumerYEG wrote: ↑ Locking pliers will only grab on two sides and after a few attempts the shape of the nut/bolt will be marred up and have an abnormal shape (While still not loosened). At that point a bolt remover socket might not even work anymore and you might need to resort to more serious measures (like welding a nut on, etc) to remove a rounded fastener.

Instead, if a fastener is rounded but still in a circular shape, hammer on one of these and it'll grab from all sides giving you the best fighting chance to remove a rounded fastener from the very start.

This. These work great if you accidentally round off the head of a bolt but less so if you mangle the head so it can't fit without grinding it back to roundish. I've had this set for years, used it more than I want to admit and it's still in great shape.

I've had this set for years. It worked great to remove a rounded lug nut. Hasn't seen too much use since, but it gives such peace of mind knowing it's there. I like how this set has both SAE and metric, though when things get rounded those distinctions don't matter much, and having a wide range of incremental sizes is the important factor.

I also got Knipex cobra pliers for more options in difficult situations, but it's no substitute for an impact bolt/nut remover set.

Important little detail: these bolt removers have a hole between the drive side and "socket" side. This is very useful for removing the rounded bolt from this tool by hammering a punch or screw driver from the drive side to pop it out. Otherwise it can be very difficult to release the removed objects, as the whole point of this tool is to dig into metal and get a strong bite.

Just picked up a set... and they come in case!!! I love any tool that has it's own proper case!!!!

Thanks for sharing OP.... more tools that I hope to eventually use!