REMOVING ROUNDED OFF NUTS & BOLTS WITH A TWIST SOCKET SET!!

[@treeguyable]

Always great to hear young newbies talk about stuff I went through over 40 yrs ago. Glad the tools have gotten better.

[@tomka5714]

Excellent video. Spent an hour trying to remove couple rounded bolts from a 4runner skid plate to get to the oil filter. Watched your video, went to Harbor Freight and picked up a bolt extractor set..... job done in a couple minutes. Thank you!

[@richb2229]

I have the harbor freight set and they are great but they don’t twist on so they don’t always work as well as these Irwin’s do.

[@Tjkruse9889]

Should of used pipe wrench if u dont have these sockets

[@oClucker]

Awesome, thanks a lot for the tips. I actually am in the middle of dealing with trying to remove a rusty bolt with a rounded off head so this was perfect timing.

[@mgbroussard]

Absolutely great addition to a home mechanic tool box when you have lots of old vehicles. Purchased my set of good quality (most importantly) for $99 .

[@HoboSmeller]

i had the harbor freight version of these and it worked good! everyone should have a set!

[@GearHeadsGarageChannel]

I didnt know they had them!

[@mcribs7811]

Me neither. I’m going to search now.

[@robertpaxton4849]

I've looked and have never seen them at HF.

[@GearHeadsGarageChannel]

@@robertpaxton4849 I think I showed them in the Top 10 HF tools video I did I found them in the store and snapped a pic. Seem useful but at work I have no time to waste and these seem like they work much better than the HF ones would because of their design.

[@itsraheem]

I just bought it and it literally saved me $$$

[@lv0ll9]

ive seen em, always wonderd if they worked, guess they do! Now officially on the bucketlist of stuff to get.

[@numberpirate]

I have had the irwin version of those for almost 20 years. Never had an issue with them, not that I used them as often as you have it seems. Good presentation though, you are good at explaining and telling stories.

[@GearHeadsGarageChannel]

Thank you I appreciate it!

[@stuartsherman5975]

Thank you. This worked perfectly. You saved me ton of time and money.

[@coreysuttles1362]

We call them turbo sockets, I cannot stress enough to coworkers and newbies how important this type of socket is!!! Great video my brother!

[@GearHeadsGarageChannel]

Thank you! They are SO nice to have and have saved me a few critical times

[@unleashedrider4309]

Always start with a 6 point socket that usually gets the job done instead of going to all this b******* and I'll even reuse the damn bolt.

[@GearHeadsGarageChannel]

@@unleashedrider4309 I NEVER use 12 points unless its actually a 12pt fastener. I rarely have things round off but sometimes they have been damaged before or are very rusty and shit happens, thats what these twist sockets are so awesome for!

[@MikeBrown-ii3pt]

I use the Irwin "Bolt Out" sets. They also have deep sockets for removing nuts from long studs (I'm sure Snap On does too). The Irwin sets are priced under $50 each and have never failed me. They're also much easier to find than Snap On.

[@raywalz4952]

SnapOn also makes the best Fitting wrenches for working on hydraulic, fuel, etc.lines. Have cracked loose the most stubborn fittings using this brand and never rounded a fitting. The high price is a factor but is outweighed by time saved..not to mention knuckles. Good vid on your "spiral friends". Best to you and yours.

[@ThothRises]

Hi Jesse at GearHeads: Thanks so much for the very useful and informative instructional video on using a twist socket set. Last night I went to replace the mower blades on a pre-owned John Deere L100 lawn tractor. Two blades utilizing four bolts. With a little effort the first blade came off, but the two bolts holding the second blade will not budge, even when I sprayed in white-lithium grease. Then one of the bolts started rounding off. So tomorrow, Saturday, I'm headed to a local tool store to buy me a twist socket set. Again, thanks for sharing your know-how and experience with us amateur mechanics. Jeff in rural Aylett, Virginia.

[@GearHeadsGarageChannel]

Thank you and good luck Jeff!

[@truckladders4104]

Great Video is very honest and real! Living in Ontario We encounter rusted fasteners all the time Some of them have never been touched but are completely eroded away! A video suggestion for you would be to build on this content with a video on all the options for rusted fasteners especially exhaust. We have accumulated a great collection we have the twist sockets shallow and deep up to 1/2 dr a shorty craftsman socket set that works in confined space, a set of twist wrenches, and fit it goes sideways left-hand drills, Alden drill outs, and regular extractors Your right about the comment about forgetting about them until you need it and we made these a shop purchase so we could buy them all. Like you, even with shop purchases, we are very careful to get the best tool for the money and don't shop on the truck very often However your comment about replacing dull sockets on warranty got my attention! Sorry to make this so long I really enjoy your work and am new to your channel keep up the good work! Thanks, Ps Those induction bolt heaters look very effective still need the twist sockets but why not get them ready to come out if you can! On our never-ending list of tools to buy! Thanks Jeff

[@danz107]

I've used a harbor freight set of these to remove a drain plug that had been way over tightened. Worked great, bought a new plug, good to go!

[@devin7376]

What exactly is the product called that you bought.

[@TeeDeeDubya]

I’ve got to do that same thing today. It eased my mind to read your post. The last person who changed the oil on this car rounded the bolt and left it. I’m just going to do it for this customer, because I know a shop would charge her an arm and a leg to remove it.

[@joshthehooman7204]

Thanks for the tip dude. Went to go change gf's oil in her truck and whoever she took it to last- cranked down the plug and rounded it off, so hoping these will do the job!

[@ThunderbirdRocket]

Thanks ! Yes 👍🏼 !! Very nice tool - it worked for me on a factory mushroom round top bolt rusted in on 15 year old Canadian wheel carrier / knuckle . The inside torx 50 receivers had stripped out . Put this on an it was out in 5 seconds .

[@kylenunnelley1482]

Alright so I went got the deep sockets of the nut extractor tool twist socket set here and it worked instantly and there very good to have very awesome to have and get they help alot good luck and good day

[@FREDMASSEY-t5w]

I just wanted to say thanks for your knowledge and how the tool works. Look forward to the next video.

[@John_GGG]

I got a husky set at Home Depot to remove a tough rounded rear brake caliper bolt. It worked better than expected.

[@Popoutandhandle]

Did you replace the bolt?

[@John_GGG]

Yes, I took off the old bolts, replaced the calipers with rebuilt calipers, and put on new bolts.

[@pospc2]

Yep these are worth it. I have a set and they have saved me a few times.

[@ronchabale]

Yes, use them often, they are very good

[@frugalprepper]

The old Sears/Craftsman had these, for around $50 for the set. I got a set a few years ago and they are made in USA and are awesome tools when your in a pinch. I have only had one time that they didn't work because the bolt was just too soft.

[@shimon2476]

Best way not to round off bolts don't use 12 point sockets on 6 point bolts.

[@itsraheem]

Shimon trust me I leant my lesson

[@shimon2476]

@@itsraheem we all have lol.

[@isaacc3307]

What's the point of a 12 point socket anyways?

[@treeguyable]

@@isaacc3307 Well, not often, but in a tight spot, too much degree movement with a ratchet, only a t handle or breaker bar will work to get some motion, and a 6 point doesn't even allow enough rotation to accomodate putting it at the right angle. Like I say , very rare, but after 45 yrs of wrenching, yea ran into this plenty of times.

[@isaacc3307]

@@treeguyable oh so a 12 point just gives u a better angle that a 6 point won't allow for on rare occasion? Is this what a 12 points purpose is?

[@whitesirhc]

Very helpful,thank you for sharing.Dealership I bought used car from used threadlocker on oil plug.I asked them why,they said it might come off.I have never had a oil plug come loose on any vehicle I ever had in my life.

Sounds like sabbotage to the next owner lol, or revenge to an ex or something. Just get the thing snug and torque it if you're super worried but threadlocker? nah

[@theone9564]

I got to deal with a few of those bolts tomorrow. So I went to get the irwin ones. Hope they work 🙏

[@theone9564]

They did the job!!

[@kylenunnelley1482]

I got some tonight for about $40 from autozone 5 pack oem tools is what's printed on them I'm going to try them out very shortly and they have shallow and deep socket I bought the deep socket set of them thanks have a good day will respond when use them

[@ODLife]

Great video, I've been doing some maintenance stuff on my mower and tractor and have a bolt rounded off. Very little space to get into but I think it will do the trick.

[@Jarjarjar21]

Merci, had a little problem with nuts on my RAV4 today while attempting to change tires for the first time. Seems two or three nuts were stripped...This explains what needs to be done. I'll be able to talk with garage folk.

[@johngibson3594]

Gear wrench has the new bolt biter sockets out . It’s a nice set Napa has them in their third quarter flier

[@aro5276]

Having the worst time trying to get off some torque converter nuts off a 4r70w trans. Gonna buy a set of these tomorrow

[@koitorob]

I bought a set of spanners and sockets that don't grip on the corners but on the flats. I've never had a nut or bolt i couldn't remove since.

[@econdude3811]

Thank you very much GearHeads...I used that kind of fastener just as you described and finally removed my drain plug. Thanks again

[@sandrarichardson2713]

I have a propane tank that is leaking around the capacity gauge. The 4 screws holding it in are seized or rusted. They are made to use only a flat screwdriver to turn them. I have used PB blaster on them and Kroil oil. Still not budging as it may not be finding its way up under the screw well enough. Found where I might can heat them one at a time with a soldering iron---can't use any other type of heat with it leaking right there. Haven't tried that yet. So in desperation I will try this technique....see if they get even the tiniest bite and can slowly start turning them out of there. Never heard of these and just happen to run across your video. What a great thing. Jesus bless. Any other suggestions from you or anyone else is welcome. Thanks.

[@gfoot808]

Aircraft mechanics been using these for years to remove hiloc collars

[@PunkPeaStudios]

Awesome least destructive method I've seen ✌

[@JimmyJohnson-ub4rt]

good video thanks, going to buy set tomorrow from advance

[@jwhiz3219]

GREAT IDEA, It would be nice to see this same design manufactured in a box wrench style.

[@GearHeadsGarageChannel]

They sell similar and spline drive, these work great when hammered on.

[@hachi-rokuperformancegroup3987]

Mac makes a wrench set with the twist extractor on the box end

[@malachi-]

SKIL Secure Grip Self-Tightening Box Wrench..............and a sledge hammer.

[@802Garage]

Nice demonstration! Still need a set of these sometime.

[@GearHeadsGarageChannel]

They are awesome! I imagine where you are with all the rust these would be invaluable!

[@802Garage]

Yep. The problem for us is how often bolts like to break no matter how long we work on them. I can usually get them, but sometimes there is no avoiding it.

[@GearHeadsGarageChannel]

Not jealous my man! If I lived out there I'd have to have a different profession!

[@Mike__P]

So I used a set like this to get some stripped lugs off of my Wrangler...worked great, only problem is with the last two lugs. I used the provided punch tool to remove the nut from the socket, and it got lodged in the nut. I was able to get it off the socket, and removed the last stripped lug. Tried the other end of the punch tool to remove the nut from the socket, and THAT end got lodged. So now I have what looks like a stripped lug, with a punched lodged into it, followed by the 3/4" socket, and the other lug nut on that end. It's one big mess and I have no idea how to dislodge the nuts from the punch tool lol.

[@extrasteez5727]

Rounded off 4 bolts in a row today, I got them all off, but damn, gm cg joint bolts are like plastic, I was using the right socket too ugh, frustrating, but I use the OEM rounded off bolt set, worked amazing with my impact and some heat

[@toddcott9510]

Thanks for testing there, have seen them but never knew if they were any good? Like all your videos.

[@just_your_localguard9612]

Ill give them a shot, working on 91 ranger and thing pure rust

[@jonhamly8531]

Thanks I need this all the Time .

[@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway]

Awesomeness!! Great Video Review!!

[@GearHeadsGarageChannel]

Thank you Justin! I love these things they are the BOMB!

[@johnmike7809]

Thanks man, went to HF and bought a set

[@devin7376]

What it the product called I called HF and they didn’t know what I was talking about when o asked for a twisted set

[@texbluez71]

@@devin7376 extractor socket set. Item number 67894 or 96335 for the metric set. 67897 or 96334 for the SAE set.

[@randystiles230]

I like the ones that you can put a wrench on had them for 10 yrs np

[@toddcott9510]

I bought a cheap Chinese set but it still works great.

[@prolifeunity]

It's good you gave the item code because the link in your description doesn't go there. Also, $358 is a lot of money!

[@GearHeadsGarageChannel]

Hot damn! mine we NOT that much! and when I made the video it did maybe it changed?

[@richb2229]

The Blue Point is probably rebranded Irwin. Rocket Sockets are what I would recommend, based price and quality, even over the Snap On.. Made in US and works better than the Irwin’s.

[@fujimandkimyates3206]

Also work well to get off rounded off lug nuts.

[@FrankBlackcrow]

I just ordered a set that has a hex on the outside for a spanner, and these ones are a lot shorter, so they look more like a nut going on to a nut, for me these looked good for a tight space, where I don't have a lot of wiggle room from above, but I have room in the left and right direction to use a spanner. If I had to buy the longer type that fit a socket wrench, I would have to remove a lot of the other stuff that is in the way, making the job a lot longer.. as like removing the water pump off the motorcycle I'm working on, and then having to drain the coolant, and then the reverse of that with as well sealing up the water pump.. that's just too messy... I think the water pump being in the way was why it got rounded off in the first place.. by the other owner, or of who owned before it was sold to me, of my now second hand motorcycle.

[@xonecinema]

Can you use these regularly as regular sockets?

[@TheStarwars2011]

Thanks, gonna try this on my catalytic converter

[@TheStarwars2011]

Only worked on two of the three bolts, the third one was just too rounded

[@anonymike8280]

Shake it up baby, twist and shout 1

[@TheRandomDead]

Very good channel. Good in depth tool reviews. You gained a sub!

[@icemonk12]

If you want to round off bolt use a HF open end👍🔧

[@GearHeadsGarageChannel]

Hah! Should have done that 😂

[@Frank-y1m]

What about a rounded lut nuts inside a spacers?

[@sirtubemaster]

Will something like this work on reverse torx bolts too?

[@EllsworthJohnson-ui1xm]

Thank you for a great video

[@wyattandwill12]

I have to remove the dipstick holder bolt which was external torx but now it just about looks like hex because I took some advice I found in the wrong way and killed it. It's about a 6mm because a 6mm socket start to try to bite, so of I can find a set in smaller sizes that should work for my application.

[@howabouthetruth2157]

ROCKET SOCKET brand twist socket set worked the best for youtube channel "Project Farm" to remove rounded off nuts & bolts with no damage to the tool itself being used, and the set only costs $69.95. Made in USA.

[@central_ky_prepper2679]

Thanks for the video. I really needed those when I rounded off 1 bolt on each Miata seat, ended up grinding the heads off to get them out. Can you do a video on burping the cooling system on the Cherokee if you all still have it? I've tried multiple times and not having any luck. I've got the EPAuto spillproof funnel kit from Amazon and can't get it to seal on the radiator neck either. I'm thinking I'll have to park it uphill on car ramps and find a funnel that will seal to get it done lol. Mine's a 99 Cherokee. Thanks

[@GearHeadsGarageChannel]

Hey! If you cant get it bled you likely still have a leak somewhere, the 4.0's dont usually take much to burp so I'd suspect an issue. We just did a video on using a Coolant Pressure tester, I would use one of those to test your system first and make sure no more leaks, and if it passes and you still cant burp it you should try a vacuum filler. You do need air and a compressor but they work fantastic for filling cooling systems without having to bleed later, I will be doing a video on mine and showing how to use it soon

[@central_ky_prepper2679]

@@GearHeadsGarageChannel Thanks. I was thinking that there is a bubble in the line. It will stay at 210 degrees for 5-10 minutes then jump up to 260 for a minute then back down to 210 and over and over. I've flushed it out, replaced the radiator and thermostat a few days ago and still doing it. Going to replace the thermostat again or just remove it for now. I was thinking the air pocket hit the water pump and overheated until the coolant reached the pump again. Vacuum filler is on my list to get along with the leak tester.

[@GearHeadsGarageChannel]

@@central_ky_prepper2679 Check out the kit I have in the video we posted on the Miata from a couple days ago it is a leak tester AND a vacuum filler in one and has every adapter you would ever need! Its a very reasonable price too for both things. I would consider the thermostat sticking a possibility(one time we got 4 bad brand new ones IN A ROW from Napa) but I would still rent a pressure tester if you can, I doubt you have that much air in the system something else must be going on.

[@central_ky_prepper2679]

@@GearHeadsGarageChannel That's a pretty good price on the master kit. I had the Astro on my wish list on Amazon. I'll add that one to it as long as it has the vacuum filler kit with it. Thanks for all the responses to my questions.

[@GearHeadsGarageChannel]

@@central_ky_prepper2679 From what it looks like this kit is the exact same kit as the Astro one, probably made in the same factory

[@Neenerella333]

Last lug nut stuck. Wd 40 for hours. Broke down and bought a set of these. Hammered on just fine but the nut still won't budge with a giant pipe as a break on the ratchet handle. ☹ note: not rusted even. Just over tightened by tire store.

[@GearHeadsGarageChannel]

You need an impact gun señorita! Plus if its that bad it sounds more likely it was crossthreaded or damaged from so much use vs just being overtightened. I have had ones like that happen when I know I was the last one to tighten them, a piece of hardware only has so much use! Just get it apart and replace the stud and lug and you should be good 👍

[@ariwinokur]

Would you use this set to remove a damaged lug nut on a wheel?

[@richb2229]

Yes, and Irwin and GearWrench makes a set specifically for that. Irwin’s are shallow and GearWrench are deep and both can be used with impacts. You can even buy just the size you need on Amazon. .

[@justinarchuleta8536]

What about bolts that the head broke off...but still have the threaded shaft sticking out?

[@JoseGonzalez-ed4hq]

Will these work on a lug nut?

[@mistergee2k10]

5:36..... Just close the vise to slightly above the size of the head of the bolt then if you hit it a few times it doesn't mark the anodised black coating

[@rayoh2011]

Excellent demonstration! and good stories. Sub'd & Liked.

[@JBr-xw4xt]

Got my set for $19 at Amazon.. use it weekly

[@josephpuchel6497]

Hey Nice addition to the tool box.

[@alvinr866]

Hey thank you!!!@ this helped me amazingly!!!!!!

[@toolinhand]

Thanks for the demo.

[@GearHeadsGarageChannel]

Sure! These things rock

[@fatboyshouse2888]

these worked for me. a 10mm bolt head was stripped, and the 3/8in. size socket took it right off.

[@elvisb4219]

In that bolt extractor set is there the size 30mm.

[@gewglesux]

Works the "Nut" end also?

[@mikezupancic2182]

Have you ever used these on a stud? Got some broken exhaust manifold bolts on my GMC truck plus several rounded bolt heads. (Did see you talked about bolt heads broken off)

[@GearHeadsGarageChannel]

Yeah I have used them on studs as well you would need a smaller set though. Usually if the stud is sticking out though I will soak it with WD-40 and heat it up and use vice grips. Take the manifold off and you should have enough room to work with.

[@mikezupancic2182]

@@GearHeadsGarageChannel thank you. The manifold is already off and now I have around 1/4 inch nubs of the broken bolts to remove. I'm really hoping that the remaining bolts do not break off flush with the head.

[@likeaboss882]

craftsman makes a set, usa made. same ones as mac tool. Thankfully i havent had to use them yet. Another handy tool is a cone shaped stud/broken bolt extractor, i got one from autozone for like $12

[@dmilano56]

Do they make these in 24mm socket?

[@glennwilliams3692]

I got 4 packs of twist sockets I grab em every time. Snap on woooo they got me even bluepoint but they save your assssss.

[@concertscoastersandnitro725]

did you know blue point has a twist flip socket set in 1/2 drive that is good for lug nuts and locking lug nuts

[@Michael-wy7om]

I can’t find one for my bobcat 1 1/2” size very large bolt head let me know if you know of a company that sells one.

[@disdonc6012]

My set (not this brand) explicitely says to NOT use a hammer but only turn the nut and it will start gripping.

[@igor_2368]

Can this used in Mcgard nut ? Its really tight and i lost my secret key lock

[@randywalentoski551]

i have a of small set that i got that are craftsman and they do work well in certain circumstances.

[@KPCC]

Do they works for frozen cliapper bolts

[@michaeldoherty2289]

Nice informative video. Keep it up.

[@JNTimperley]

What about Sparkplugs?

[@arnoldramos39]

Great Video, nice stories👍👍

[@eduardochavez9298]

What is the part number for these sockets

[@CarlosGarcia-ls4hn]

If the original size of an oil drain plug was 10 mm, and got rounded off, what size extractor head would you use? Is there a size 9 or 8 mm?

[@GearHeadsGarageChannel]

if you have a full set like this then you use whatever fits.

[@DannyDevitooo]

Correct me if I’m wrong but you use the size same size extractor as the stripped bolt?

[@GearHeadsGarageChannel]

The extractors are labeled for the size of stripped heads they should be able to grab onto yes. Sometimes I'll go a size down if one is really bad or damaged.

[@isrealperez9069]

Can u do a video on rear rusted 02 sensor stripped and ued the same tool from 7/8 or 22mm to 11/16

[@ivanserrano3722]

Bro I have the same issue with the 11/16 n I have not manage to take them off my wheel.... idk what else to do....

[@isrealperez9069]

@@ivanserrano3722 I had to cut it out and retap it

[@ivanserrano3722]

@@isrealperez9069 wow thank you brother! That was faster then what I expected on a reply!!!... thanks alot much love...

[@isrealperez9069]

@@ivanserrano3722 get it real tight until they break off the wheel then buy some studs pop off the old stud and pop it back on for a min I thought we were talking about rear 02 sensor I've bought the tool but didn't work for me

[@elmagnificent]

Hello body.will these work on my alloys.? Its the anti-theft screws.

[@GearHeadsGarageChannel]

This type of tool should work but you would want a different size than what is in this set. I would try and find the right key before going this route.

[@MiniMotoMechanicAlex]

Do they work with torx screws?

[@scottiniowa1]

First!! Haha I've always wanted to do that! Thanks for the video!

[@GearHeadsGarageChannel]

Of course! Thank you for watching and always leaving a comment!

[@rodneydennison2741]

what was the name of these bolt distractor?

[@kaelanburke2097]

Will this work with a torx bit?

[@MsOfficialA]

Excellent!

[@stevelampard]

Just bought a set.

[@markstyles5800]

I bought a 21mm just today use it on my boat trailer wheel nut rounded off from previous owner worked great but now I can't the nut out

[@BeneyGesserit]

Pop it in a vice and knock it through with a punch (he does do it in this vid)