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Aeromax Jan 13, 2007 09:19 PM

Anyone have the Griot's garage extendable lug wrench?
 
Thinking of getting one, but want to know if it's something that's just going to break after some use...

MCS-WA Jan 13, 2007 09:54 PM

I don't have one bit Griot's has a great warranty. They usually do a pretty good job of selecting what they sell so I'd give it a try if it is what you are looking for.

SLOTKAR Jan 14, 2007 02:49 AM

I've used their speed spinner lug wrench for a couple of years and it is well made; I'd expect the same from the extendable.

bluestu Jan 14, 2007 05:57 AM

broke
 
I've broken 2 of them with stuck lug nuts.

nothing beats the old BMW lug wrench for size and simplicity

kenchan Jan 14, 2007 07:12 AM

i think the extendable wrench is similar to (or the same) to the gorilla
brand one. i have the gorilla brand (well, it's in the car my wife drives)
and it works, but where the socket connets to the wrench is kinda wobbly
because there is no plate behind the socket to hold it perpendicular to
the bar.

i think you'll be better off with a 1/2 drive long handle breaker bar from craftsman
if you plan to use it regularly. for emergencies, the ext. wrench works.
:)

putttn Jan 14, 2007 07:36 AM

I've purchased a number of items from Griots. They do stand behind them but I have found that they are overpriced in many cases. I use their catalog to identify some "neat" tools and then go purchase the same for less or go to SnapOn if I really want the best. Do a little research and you can purchase the same or better quality for less.


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