How to remove the Push Nuts on power wheels and other kid toys

In this video, I show you how to remove the little push nuts found on power wheels, radio flyer wagons, little tykes, and other kid toy vehicles. These can be both easy and a pain, even if you know how to do it. hopefully, this will make it easier for you to remove them if you follow my help.

[@sg0223rn]

11 years later and still help me out of a jam. I’m glad I was putting it together while my kid was at school otherwise he would’ve heard a lot of cussing!!

[@davidv7909]

so here you have a guy that is trying to help. He is so kind to us to the point that he is doing the job with just one hand and filming with the other. Then you have a bunch of A...H.... counting the time he pants or thinking that this is the wrong way to do it. Then go and make a video showing us a better solution! If this guys was in person in front of you, you would be grateful to him for just taking the time. But since through the internet nobody knows your identity you think this gives you the right to be rude. What kind of society have we become. We even stone the folks that try to help. And by the way - it did work for me and my kid's wagon is now repaired

[@76hotrodF250]

Thanks for the kind reply! I am glad to have helped someone

[@ScootOwl]

I agree with David V.

[@cleetusbludson3206]

You seem upset.

[@mistunobi6016]

David V I

[@345345345rtrt]

I mean this is the internet. Theres people that live on here bitching & complaining. It's rather sad 😂

[@JohnSmith-ys4vg]

I am trying to remove a wheel from a Honda Pressure Washer, and after fighting unsuccessfully with the push cap (and slightly bending the rim!), I found your youtube. I laughed until I cried with your barely controlled frustration; especially after your casual comment “you may have to use excessive force.” Amen, brother!

[@jstriker623]

You get the #1 dad award for fixing your kids toys-

[@kevinisam]

But I don't believe he's a dad I think he just buys and sell then

[@kidsii]

This video shows the correct way of removing a push nut. These are typically hard to pry off, but this video helps a lot.

[@DMBeckJr]

My Pushnuts were deep in a well of the wheels on a hand truck, and were TIGHT! I got a hammer and a punch, and used it on the spaces to hopefully split it, but in punching it, it flattened it, changed the shape somewhat, then I used the hammer and punch at an angle to turn the Pushnet on the axle, which loosened it more, then used the wheel as a battering ram to bring it completely off. The other wheel was more stubborn, so with the punch, I used 3M oil to lube the axle and channel lock pliers did the rest. LOL, I was about to order $30 of tools before I saw this video! My thanks to the Lord, and to this poster; the above didn't work for me, but inspired me to improvise, saved me time and money. Many thanks!

[@jaydee3046]

One thing that helped me with the push nuts was drilling out the area between the tabs. The push nuts pissed me off so much I drilled the axles for cotter pins.

[@andykim6603]

Thank you for the push nut name and how to remove them . greatly appreciated.

[@barbdignan6837]

I am not very adept at repairs, but after watching this video, I was able to remove wheels from a wagon. Thank you SO much!!

[@pamelajohnson-brown638]

This was so helpful because my husband was following the instructions for the replacement wheels he ordered. It didn't work so he got frustrated and let it sit for about a year. lI got the paint cover remover tool you suggested and got it right off. Than you so much.

[@jamesmay91]

Thank you so much! I was rushing putting my daughter's wagon together and put one of the wheels on the wrong part. I spent twenty minutes trying to get that dang hat off so I could fix it up. She had seen the box already so I needed it done quick. Watched this video and had it done it two minutes.

[@heribertodelgado8832]

This was very helpful getting the push nut off my seepwagon express wheels. I happen to have one from a recent paint job. Thank you for the post.

[@ralphfergason3549]

Thanks so much. Once upon a time I knew this also, but then time passed & I couldn’t even remember the name of the Push nut. Yes, the kids are all grown-ups now & I haven’t needed to fix one of there toys in ages. Thanks again.

[@yailinrodri4599]

Very Helpful!, thank you! You just saved me from an anger management class 😱, i was so mad cause I didn't know how to take out the second piece. ❤️ KZbin, and videos like yours 😘

[@umqua]

You got it off and people got a real good look at what the nuts and axle look like. They're not expensive, so who cares if they ruin them. I just looked and Lowes has a bunch - many sizes.....plastic, zinc plated, different colors. I lost my paint key years ago, forgot about it, and after watching this I WILL be getting one, SOON.

[@scorpionrojo5966]

Thankyou very much !! You saved me a lot of time!!!! Help from heaven!!

[@GolgothaInDarkness]

thank you for this video. I needed to take off a push nut on my garage lock. Man what a pain

[@CaliVideo5]

thank you so much I'm trying to make a slammed radio flyer but i didn't want to damage the wheels great video thanks man.

[@RelicDavvi]

Thanks for the vid. Doing a break down up a Classic Radio Flyer I found at a yard sale and I'm trying to get to all the rusted bits before I repaint.

[@marcperez7024]

Thanks for the video. My mind was saying that I need a mini pry bar. I never would have thought to use I paint can opener. Worked Great!!!

[@bellasbelly1]

Thanks! This is exactly what i needed to know for my project.

[@dx7cam]

Thank you for your support!, is functional for Little Tikes Cozy Coupe!

[@PyromanticMusic]

Great instructions man, helped a ton!

[@skullqueenxo]

Thanks. This is helpful. About to do a mower wheel swap.

[@valeriegriner5644]

Just a quick comment(and certainly not meant to be disrespectful.....i learned a LOT from your video)! If anyone wants to salvage those plastic red caps, just GENTLY pry around the edges...very slowly....with a flat-head screwdriver. They come off pretty easily if you are patient. I had to do this because I didn't want to spend the money to buy new ones on eBay or the RF web site. (I realize that you weren't planning to save yours...so that's why you sorta ripped them off!) Loved the tip about the paint can key/beer opener!! Thanks, again, for your video!

[@evalinemama]

Thank you so much; this was so helpful!

[@rudyaguilar1802]

Thank you man you saved me a big headache 👍🏼

[@tavomediagroup]

Very helpful and it worked for me -- thanks!!

[@danmasi]

Look at the radioflyer website, "slash helpful-hints" and the video there for removing hubcabs. I watched it, said "no way", went down to the garage with a hammer and flat-blade screwdriver, and after six taps, my locknut slid right off using my fingers, just like their video. Amazing.

[@binhminh417]

Exact what I'm looking for. Thank you.

[@xyrean]

Thank you so much! I was fixing a F16 Fighting Falcon of the Royal Belgian Airforce, this video was very useful!

[@jessicadkelly]

Very helpful. Thanks!

[@blackmisory]

I dont think I will ever buy that brand if wagon. Sorry but I was laughing the whole time. You are awesome.

[@pwnn00bzorz1]

This worked for me, thanks!

[@danteseguin3279]

Red caps can be found at any lowes tractor supply home depot or ace hardware in the aisles that have the organizer bin wall full of nuts bolts and the like, theyll be in specialty fasnters section i believe

[@Rockawaysiren]

This totally helped me! Thank you!

[@WellDoneLifeStyle]

Thanks a lot very helpful!!

[@robertclark4929]

Radio Flyer says to bend the tabs on the pushnut with a screwdriver. We bought a newer plastic red wagon at a yard sale for 5.00 with a broken wheel. I am going to try and use an old push mower wheel to repair. The mower wheels are slightly smaller so I may replace each one in the rear so as to keep it ev3n.

[@KristinePaunina]

thank you! This really helped.

[@FireflyJar1]

Very helpful. Thanks! :)

[@RavenAtYourWindow]

Best video regarding this

[@denisekorfhage7731]

Lowe's hardware sell cap nut with a cover for 3/8th's or 1/2 inch.

[@jodatabdullah83]

Hey can u help me telling how to remove the fasteners used for rear pillars of coupe car

[@robertclark4929]

You can buy push nut at any hardware store. The factory plastic caps may not fit back on tho. But probably much easier than going thru RF.

[@valeriegriner5644]

Robert Clark: you can find the plastic caps on eBay...if you have lots of money to waste. I'm refurbishing an old Radio Flyer red wagon....and just the rust remover, enamel paints and other re-do items have cost quite a bit. I may try to re-use the plastic ones I took off and perhaps coat them with red enamel paint and a clear-coat finish. I DO hope I can find the correct "push nuts"....if I mess these up. I hope they are standard sized....since the guy in the video said that the axle rod is not a standard size. (I'm a female, so forgive me if I don't know as much about tools as you do!) Thanks for any advice!!!

[@MrHH611]

Can you remove the push nuts on a little tikes cozy coupe they same way ? My wheel are on backwards and I can seem to get them off to switch them !

[@Coldude2463]

Thank you!

[@RelicDavvi]

I followed your example and found that using two wide spayed flat heads worked a bit more efficiently. One trouble is needing goggles, lol.

[@hollywoodream30]

Thank You!!!!

[@s2knott]

where can I buy these? I took my kids escalade apart a year ago and lost the back two push caps.

[@tmaq97]

radio flyer web site shows the best way to do this, ive done it and works and are able to reuse both cap and nut with out ruining it, all you need it a hammer, #2 flat screw driver, and pliers.

[@herbiehusker1889]

Just did this with a cozy coupe. Vice grips for the win

[@christopherwilliams6896]

Thanks--have a hand truck that needs new wheels--and could not get that thing off. I'll try this...

[@Hgreene79]

thanks man!

[@thefirebreathingleftist8648]

Thank you

[@thuongngyuen1310]

Great replacement

[@kents8451]

Grab the base of the push nut with pliers and rotate it counter-clockwise. It will come off just as if it were a threaded nut. Use a deep well socket to tap it back on.

[@michaelh1884]

I'm trying to get the stainless push cap nut onto the Step 2 swingset tube. The tube won't fit

[@AnthonyMedina]

big ass spider lol, 5:39

[@kellerjosef9859]

worked that ring-cap it backwarts ,why? You need to work with 2 tools simultaneously , to prevent backmovements at all times.

[@Planespotterdude]

I tried all the same stuff on my hand truck, won’t budge at all, it’s on a brand new handtruck. I’m trying to switch out to better wheels

[@icyborg6065]

the push nut technology is stone age technology. I would use shaft collar to secure the wheel onto the axle.

[@valeriegriner5644]

Very helpful...thanks so much. I wonder if you can buy new "push nuts?" (Those things you have to flatten out.) I'm a woman...so don't laugh at my lack of proper tool "terminology." I'm refurbishing a 28 y/o red Radio Flyer wagon that belonged to my daughter(giving it to my great-nephew). HELP...HERE'S MY PROBLEM....I can't get the rusty nuts/bolts out.(Slotted side is in the wagon bed....nut side underneath the wagon). I have sprayed them many times with WD-40 and Liquid Wrench...and a few have come off. How do you get down into the rusted threads to loosen them? I have used my socket wrenches...but the whole thing just spins around. Would naval jelly help? Any advice would be appreciated. (I don't have a blow torch, by the way)...just a few hand tools.

[@76hotrodF250]

Hi Val, is it ok I call you that? Well unfortunately if the rusty bolts are just freely spinning, you might have to cut them out. I'd recommend a dremel with cutoff wheel as thats about the cheapest solution unless you can get a hacksaw in there and cut the nuts off flush with the underside of the wagon bed. You could also try drilling straight through the top of the bolt with a large bit. Any questions or concerns feel free to ask.

[@mevans096]

Try pouring a coke on it

[@dee1380]

thanx..

[@britneywhitney100]

Must Have!!!

[@mariaherrera846]

Or avoid the hassle and drill a hole on the rod and use cotter pins.

[@valeriegriner5644]

maria herrera: is a cotter pin something that looks like a small bobby pin(for hair)?

[@dayday_13]

Valerie Griner exactly yes but just a bit bigger

[@mapex311]

where the heck can you buy replacement push nuts like that. Can't find them anywhere.

[@76hotrodF250]

Lowes, Ace hardware in the speciality hardware drawers.

[@aris95]

I used biltema car interior panel attachment tool (part n:o 19-0024) to remove these nasty push nuts. No bloody hands anymore.

[@robbielove86]

Thanks man. A little hay fever?

[@tmaq97]

go to radioflyercom then scroll down on main page then look for "helpful hints" click, then look for hubcap removal.

[@mtnmanchad]

You can always just thread the end of the axle with a die and put washer with 2 jam nuts on........

[@janestewart3231]

I sooo want to know what this looks like. I don't ever want to have to remove push caps again!

[@user-bx6kz6gv8q]

Спасибо

[@allenbarrientos724]

Did u see that spider in the wheel?

[@samson2444]

Some of the video's do make you feel better, after you stop laughing.

[@randeddy4575]

so u wreck it, where can u buy them ???????

[@corysmith7139]

Any Hardware store

[@valeriegriner5644]

Rand Eddy: On eBay

[@Joseywales414]

Use a socket of the right size then tap down on the socket so you don’t smash the locking tabs down.

[@Joseywales414]

In order to reshape the push nut back on for reuse

[@mapiador]

Harbor Freight has the same wheels for $6 , the same size so you won't have modify it.

[@MJAlfoudari]

There’s a big ass spider on the back of the wheel

[@mechanicity4002]

They are called pal nuts...

[@marishamcdowell552]

This is so hard to do I’m so distracted trying to take this thing off

[@666mrjimbo]

dude 2 flat screw drivers on each side of those caps and washers saves u 10 minutes justa heads up later

[@chris76-01]

Just cut with angle grinder 😁

[@lashmathis]

Try tin snips, Its faster and most of the time works better

[@bortloffsr]

pry 2 sides at once.

[@DJTPRODZ]

POV watching this in 2024 👇

[@brassfieldzendejas806]

You can find something like this on the Stodoys website. Full step-by-step instructions right on your desk.

[@jenifinley]

spider!

[@jaydee3046]

Radio Flyer customer service video on hub cabs and push nuts. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKO8lph6ZtV0iaM

[@jaromejacksan6934]

I think you need to take some time and go to woodprix website to learn how to make it.

[@kevinloera8362]

??

[@brod12313]

BURN IT TO HELL...spider 5:38 right by ur hand

[@GabrielAcosta-rd5wy]

Hi

[@cu2max]

Свежачок

[@miguelangelvalderrama1808]

Do you have Corona virus cov19?

[@76hotrodF250]

No, this is a very old video back when I had severe allergies all the time.

[@TabernacleTeacher]

Put the phone down lol

[@justiceman9492]

theres only so much of that sniffing I can cope with,,,,ffs,,

[@gta4damage]

2:22 i dont giv..... i dont care

[@unknown-sm6bc]

I 'll never forgive you

[@danromo635]

Please don’t ever come to my house and try to fix anything…

[@davemanuel630]

over 7 minute's to say pry it off

[@tecnologiaoficial]

I don giv... I don't care... LOL