HF Tire Changer Mod Specs
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- Some people have asked for more details on the HF/Princess Auto manual tire changer modifications I made in this video - • HF Manual Tire Changer...
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OMG!!! Finally someone that actually gives the simple version of HF tire changer MOD dimensions and material list... TY Bruce
Hey Tony! Glad my video helped
Bruce, Excellent description and details on the modifications. I just finished mine and ordered the cone. Very helpful video. thank you.
Thanks! Glad it was helpful to you
You are awesome! Taking the time to share your work with us! I’m inspired to build a similar rig my self!!
It's the best part of CZcams! Sharing ideas and cat videos. Good luck with the build
Love the tap handles very functional and cool looking, I bought the same changer on sale like 3 years ago at princess auto and haven't used it once lol
Hey Dale. I doubt I'd use it much without the add on I did. I tried it once and was not very impressed with it lol
Thanks for the video Bruce, you inspired me awhile back to make my own and I was the one asking about dimensions and stuff, I got it all figured out and it works so much better then what you just get from harbor freight.
Using theirs as is is damn near impossible.
Hey Charlie. You should post a video of yours.
Thanks Bruce. This is very helpful for someone who wants to build this attachment.
For parts, this is what I picked up from this video. 1 ft of 2 in ID pipe to sleeve onto tire changer, 1 ft of 2 in OD Square Nesting Tube for horizontal, 1 ft of 2 in OD Pipe vertical that duck attaches to, 3 in of 2" square ID nesting tube, , 3 in of 2 in ID pipe for vertical sleeve interior, small piece of steel plate to mount duck, outdoor faucet handles, nuts, bolts, duck, and centering cone. Thanks again Bruce.
Hey Ted. Sorry, I'm just seeing your comment now. Sounds like you have the materials correct. Let me know how it turns out, maybe post a video.
Good luck.
I built mine with all square tubing except for the pipe that goes over tire hold down pipe. It made welding easier and everything is receiver hitch tubing except pipe.
@@cppower14 Cool. You should post a video of it, I'd love to see it.
Thank you for the great information! I recently purchased this HF changer and will be putting it all together soon. Your mods are a nice addition to the changer. Take care 👍
You're welcome and thanks for watching!
Thanks for taking the time in making the video. You've been very helpful
Hey Stanley, you're welcome. Thank you for watching.
Thanks for the video. Awesome!
Thanks for the video ! Well done !
Thanks Stephen
Its a good combination of ideas that work. 👍
Thanks Steve. It turned out even better than I expected it to.
Very well explain Bruce , thank you brother to take the time and do this video i almost buy a electric tire changer but i think this is going to work perfect , thank you again.
You're welcome George. Good luck.
I like this video a lot due to the explanation of the material and measures of it. Thanks a lot for the information. I think I will try to do one for me. Thanks a lot
Thank you Victor. Good luck with making one and if you have any questions, feel free to ask.
Thanks for the info!
You're welcome. Have a great day!
How's she goin'? Nice mods to the tire changer. Amazing how the little things you add to a tool makes the tool so much better at doing what it should be doing!!! Thanks for posting!!!
Hey Mike. Yes, this is one of those little things that makes a huge difference. I used to hate using this machine and now it's easy.
Thanks Bruce for the info and measurements! Good Job
Hey Joseph. Thanks and you’re welcome
@@BruceLyeg The specs will save me a lot of time! Thanks for posting!
You did a nice job upgrading this
Thanks Caper
Thanks for your time and building that and showing us how to build one I'm on my way to Harbor Freight now to get one
Your welcome. It makes it so much easier to use.
Very simple and nice design, man. Thanks.
Thank you
Thanks for this information. Definitely will copy with your permission.
Go for it. Four year later and it’s still working perfectly
Interesting machine. First time i see that :)
Hey Myr. Thanks
Hi This was a very concise video on how to make the duck head adapter, as a guy from the UK these are notoriously expensive to buy for what this is, and with your instruction and measurements I can make this at home easily. Hey as long as your welds hold just fine then that’s a job well done. Thanks for the video.
Cheers.
Steve.
Thanks for the kind words, Steve. Some of my videos are goofy, some are funny, some are boring and some are just odd, but I do try to make videos that help people in one way or another. So, I'm always happy to read that one of my videos was of use to someone. If you have any questions feel free to ask. Mine is still working perfectly. In fact it;s easier every time I use it. You develop a technique and little tricks that make it easier and faster.
Have a great day, My friend
Very nice. Let’s see it in action.
I'll have to remember to video record the next time I use it. Usually when I use it, I'm cranky and in a hurry lol
That is very cool dude thank you for the idea you save me a lot of money from buying a big tire machine thank you man
You're welcome, glad to help.
Great video useful for me thanks
Glad I could help
Gracias Amigo , God Bless You!
Thank you. Have a great day
Great idea thanks
Thanks! And you're welcome
I like your design
Thanks!
Nice job.
Thanks!
Good job Bro.
Thanks!
Thank you Bruce
Very welcome
Excellent information. I reckon I'll just make the height longer for 4X4 wheels. I have pneumatic clamps that grab the rim on mine. From an old gas station machine. Thanks for the video Mr.
Thanks! Glad it was of some help
Hi Bruce, we chatted over at Grampie' about the Auto Body experience and I thought to look you up. Interesting about the tire changer mod. I'll try this. Just this past week, I dropped a winter tire off at a local gargage for a slow leak. A few hours later I picked it up and they charged me $45 ! I was on Princess Auto website and the others, looking for a deal on a tire changer. Anyway, I've subscribed and would like to keep in touch. My wife is from Edmonton and I lived there in 2012-13. Now we are in BC on the coast. Take Care, Craig Everyday Projects
Hey Craig. Always nice to hear from another Canadian, especially one from Edmonton. It's crazy how much it costs to have tires mounted/dismounted these days. I keep looking on Facebook marketplace for an old tire machine but they sell fast when they're priced decent, so for now I'm still using this one. It's not perfect but it works ten times better than without the modification.
you dont need a duck head. best way to not scratch or damage the rim edge is simply to turn the rim upside down with the face pointing downwards. Just cut a hole in a rubber mat and place it on the top surface of the harbor freight tire changer. When working on the backside it doesn't matter if you get some minor scratches
The duck head does more than prevent scratches. Most importantly it makes removing and installing the tire much easier. Auto correct almost got me there. It tried to change “Duck head” into “Dick head” hahahahahah
Nice, good job on the video, I will be doing a video on this mod to the harbor freight tire dismounter too, very soon.
Awesome. I look forward to seeing it, I subscribed so I wont miss it.
What about the plate to the duck head is it down inside the duck head?
@@timothypitts484 Not sure what you mean
@@timothypitts484 The duck head bolts flat to the plate I made.
@@BruceLyeg thanks I bought a duck head with the plate with it ,the plate fit down in side the Duck head with two bolts holding it in place ,i want to try to make another plate lik your and used the one i bought for a pattern,,I really like your setup, thanks again.
Another video gave the tip of attatching cut airhose line and slice then slip it onto the 4 pronged tire clamp. works great. 😊😎😷🏁🏁
That's an excellent idea
Thanks Pretty sure the tubing is 2 1/2 inch x 1/4 wall and 2 inch standard wall .Both are measured in OD. Also if you don't want to make a 2 bolt companion flange to mate to the rubber duck you can buy one and weld it on. Thanks for the measurements >Very helpful!!!
Thanks for sharing this. I changed out some 225/50r17 tires yesterday using the standard changer. It wasn’t to bad but this looks like it would have made the job much easier.
It looks like the duck foot would protect the wheel from getting damaged during the removal and installation, is that correct?
Btw: I bought my tire changer for $32 utilizing the 20% coupon.
Hey Scott. I used the tire changer as I bought it a bunch of times before making the addition. It works but the mod made it about 75% easier to use and yes, the duck saves your rims from scratches.
Good job, thanks! Now show me how’s it done on a dual wheel rim! Lol
Hahaha I’ll pass
Whats the smallest wheel/tire you could change with this you think? Front wheels off lawn/garden tractors or go-karts may not fit over the center I guess.
I don't think it'll do anything under 12 inches. And yes, the center hole would definitely be a limiting factor
Thank you for the great video and the measurements. Could you tell me what the inner diameter of the cone ...in mm? Thank you
If you give me your email address I'll send you the dimensions
I want to see it work. It's a great idea. I've worked with metal for 40+ years and see a problem with the round vertical tube spinning out of position under stress. Let's see it work.
If only I’d posted a video of that four years ago…
@@BruceLyeg I mounted a duck on the end of a 3ft 1 1/4 in pipe and changed the angle a couple times before getting it as close as I could and still binds a little, but minimal effort getting tire on and off without ruining the rim. You did good. 👍
Thanks for the video. Have you changed any low profile tires with it yet?
Hey Jason. No, I haven’t. I’m sure it would work though. Might not work as easily, but it should work.
They make a duckhead with a different profile for low profile tires, it might not mount the same way so you probably would have to make a new post...
@@timlindgren8264 Interesting, I didn't know that. Thanks!
Great teacher. Can we have the links to the duck and cone.
Is that valve handle you used cast iron? You welded it with your mig welder?
It’s cast steel and yes, with the MIG
Good idea! I think I'll attempt the same thing soon. I was looking at the red duck bills lately. The ad says it's nylon. You mentioned polyester. Are they similar? Can you post the link where you bought the duck bill and tire iron? Thanks!
Nylon and polyester are similar enough that it won't make a difference. I don't recall exactly who I bought them from, but it was on eBay
Question: Where the 12" long square tube is welded to the 12" long round tube, how did you notch the square tube? Grinder? I just ordered all the steel. Can't wait to build this.
Yes, I just used a 4 1/2" angle grinder
@@BruceLyeg I just wanted to say thanks again for making this video. I got 'er all welded together today. I used my angle grinder, to make the notch like you said. My welds aren't pretty, but it'll work. I put it in my big bench vise and tried to break it and it's as strong as could be. Now, all I have to do is get 'er all painted up. I ran out of propane for the heater, so I'll get that done over the weekend. Have a great day.
@@mpfoote Awesome! Don't worry, my welds aren't pretty either lol. Glad my video was of some help! Merry Christmas
Is that natural gas black pipe you used? Where did you get the square stock?
Hey Larry. No, not black pipe. It's all tubing I bought at Metal Supermarkets. If I recall, $90 bought me enough materials to make two of them. I'm assuming you're in the USA so probably half of that.
Very cool, Bruce. Thank you! That square tubing looks stout. Is that 1/4” wall?
Thanks Len! It's pretty heavy, probably could get away with 1/8" wall. I tend to overbuild everything.
🤝👍
The 3 in piece of square is it 3/16 thick? That's all I can find
I'm not sure, I'll check for you tomorrow
What a great stait forward modification!
Anyone have a link for the cone?
Thanks! Here's a link to the cone
lucidautowerks.com/collections/ultimate-manual-tire-changer/products/manual-tire-changer-billet-aluminum-centering-cone
Where did you get the cone you said it was in the description
lucidautowerks.com/collections/ultimate-manual-tire-changer/products/manual-tire-changer-billet-aluminum-centering-cone
Whats the little red lever for? (half way down). Ahh, it's to slot into a hole on the wheel to stop it spinning around the machine while your rotating the tire lever bar
Yep, that's what it's for
Do you have any idea what the max size tire / rim you can change with your setup?
I'd say 22" but possibly bigger
A longer top bar would allow larger diameter tires. 😊😷😎😎🏁
Is the duckbill tire changer adapter made of plastic or metal? Where did you get it?
It's made of a type of plastic. I don't remember if it's nylon or another type. I got it on eBay but you can find them on Amazon too. Even Wish sells them.
You can also buy this kit. I am not affiliated but I did buy the kit, did want to do the who fab thing myself on this one. here's my video on the assembly. my next video will be on how to use it. czcams.com/video/nthwvD1G5kA/video.html
You said inside diameter of the main upright pipe was 2 inch, later you said it was 2 1/2 inch, later still you said 2 inch. If the duck bill pipe is 2 inch as you said, then the main upright looks to be 2 1/2 inch from just looking and guessing. Could you clarify that please
Anyone ever try reverse-mount wheels on this thing? I have not had good luck with those.
What is the bolt size to fasten to the duck bill??
I used 3/8
Hi Bruce,
Did you use mild steel for all of the tubing?
Hey Jeff, Yes I did
@@BruceLyeg Thank you! 👍
@@bodeine454 you’re welcome.
Where is the link for getting the cone? BTW nice video and be sure to weld on a spigot valve handle to the column cover, so you don't need a wrench.
Hahahahaha
Awesome Bruce《☆》Central Machinery aka AACME corp wants to know for nonspecific purposes🎃🤓☻🤠🎃
Thanks BDOG. I’m amazed someone hasn’t already started to mass produce them.
Bruce were did u get the center collar from
If you mean the taped cone, I bought it on eBay from someone ( can’t remember who but if you do an eBay search for tire centering cone you should find it)
Ty bro
@@reginaldkimbrough7393 Lucid Autowerks was the name of the company. Be prepared though, it’s expensive
Hi. I have some questions. Where you buy it tool..?
I made it myself
Hello! What is the outside diameter of the orginal "hold down" steel pipe
tool for the HF tire changer?
I'm not sure. I can measure it for you and let you know tomorrow
@@BruceLyeg Thank you. Great video! :-) Very helpful!
@@BruceLyeg I've also curious of the length of this steel pipe :-)
@@leifg7880 Hey Leif, I haven't had a chance to do it yet. send me an email to brslk@hotmail.com and I'll get you the measurements.
Will it work without the center cone?? It is getting expensive. Also, did you modify the pin located near the center cone. Mine is preventing the wheel from centering.
Yes, it will work without the cone. It just makes it easier
@@BruceLyeg ... Hey Bruce, you can use an ABS Reducer/Increaser Coupler as the centre cone. I cannot justify spending $100 USD for a centre cone which costs more than the Princess Auto tire changer. My wife would go ballistic.
@@thewishmastur I’ve had a couple people tell me they’ve made cones out of various materials. Glad yours is working for you
@@thewishmastur It's time to upgrade your wife!! JK 😋. Tell your wife that you have to spend money to save money!
Hi Bruce!
Hey Dennis.
You said you would add a link for the cone, but I don't see it.
Ya, I decided not to do that anymore. It does nothing to benefit me and all it does is lead to people asking me more questions and then getting pissed off at me when I stop answering their endless questions. I may offer a kit for sale in the near future
Good idea ,,good tools
Thank you!
Bruce thanks I copied yours almost exactly, the only part I need help with is, what you called the CONE, as I will try to make one myself on my Lathe ,and wondering if you could give some dimensions ( diameter X height [Angle of taper} and inside diameter) all, ball part ,if you can , thanks again
Email me and I'll get that to you tomorrow after work.
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Hi I can't find this tire changer on harbor, can you send me the link please
I can't help you with that, I'm in Canada and there are no HF's here.
I have watched three of your videos dealing with this modification to your harbor freight tire changer. It is sort of anti-climactic to not show what all the fuss was about? Are you ever going to post a video of it working?
My bad....... I kept searching your videos and found one where you demonstrated it. Thanks, I am going to make one myself.
@@bluemax229 No problem, the video is kinda hidden in the mix. Good luck
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Did u ever get ur holes drilled into the concrete? I remember u having issues with it
Yes. I ended up renting a Bosch rotary hammer drill from HD.
@@BruceLyeg yea them rotary drills are amazing.
How much for you to build me one of these for my hf tire changer.would gladly pay you for making me one. Nice job 👍
are you selling those? i dont have welding equipment. but i need that mod
I would, but I'm in Canada and the shipping would cost a fortune
Manda uma maquina dessa pra mim
Come on down!!! Bruce’s used tires! Weekend sale buy one for the price of two, we’ll trough in the second for free!!!!
Having worked in a tire shop when I was younger, I can honestly say that I never want to work in one again!
Ask for seamless square tubing @ Ur metal supplier.
Nao entendi nada que vc falou .
Mais compriendi a esplicaçao da ideia que vc passou 🙋🏽♂️
Estou usando o Google Translate para digitar isso, então espero que faça sentido. Se você tiver alguma dúvida, fique à vontade para perguntar e farei o meu melhor para respondê-la. Obrigado por assistir
Great video! Thanks for sharing. Have you ever thought about building them and selling them? I'd buy one. If the price was right.
Thanks! I thought about making them and selling them, but the amount I'd have to charge to make it worth my time would be too much.
There is a guy who makes and sells them, his are even nicer than mine and he's the guy I got the centering cone from. Lucid Autowerks, tell him Bruce from YT sent you, maybe he'll give you a deal. I've sent a lot of people to him lol
lucidautowerks.com/products/m...
@@BruceLyeg his prices are Ridiculous. It's Probably cost $50 in steel and $100 labor?
@@anonymous-ql9ep Yep, it cost me around $50 for the steel, $15 for the duck head and maybe another $20 in misc materials. It's the cutting and welding that takes the time. His prices are pretty high though. He wanted to charge me $50 to chip the centering cone to my place. I had a friend that lives near him order it for me and ship it to me for less than half of that.
Wheres the link for the cone?
lucidautowerks.com/products/manual-tire-changer-billet-aluminum-centering-cone
70 bucks for somthing that won't work for me.... my wheels sit flat kn the changer so this cone would mot work
@@51-FS so don't get one.
To late.... why didn't u tell me that sooner?
@@51-FS I'll tell you sooner next time.
And here I thought the Canadiens used the metric system. So one foot is 30.5cm. Fracking Jimmy Carter.
We use Metric and SAE. Mostly we just use cubit, stone and furlong.
thank you for the dimensions given. i dont understand why car guys willing to pay dollars to companies that makes these mods, when the mods arent really that hard to make yourselves.just buy a duckhead, couple of tubings and weld them. why give money to rich companies for sth so simple?😅
Exactly my thoughts! Thanks you
is it all steel made or aluminum made materials? square tubes and pipes.
It's all steel
I’m so going to copy your design.
Go for it. Post a video when finished. Still using mine a few times a year
@@BruceLyeg I’ll be sure to give you credit for the design.
@@cm1133 Thanks!
where to buy the pipes?
I bought them at metal supermarket. Check your local steel supplier
Bruce L....I was a Metal Supermarket yesterday and they quoted me around $70. So expensive. How much did you pay??
The Wishmaster that’s close to what I paid. Steel has gotten incredibly expensive these days
How to buy
I think someone sells a similar item on eBay
Alguien estaría interesado en hacer uno y venderlo por que no tengo las herramientas para hacerlo soy de PR
Hay una persona que los hace y los vende. Busque "Lucid Autowerks". Él tiene algunos videos en CZcams. Sin embargo, son un poco caros. Gracias por mirar, mantente seguro y cuídate.
Zabardast = fantastic ,love this ,love from india , where I can buy duck how much cost of duck
Thanks! You can find the duck on eBay or Amazon for around $15 CAD
Shahruk bhai ye kha par mil sakta hai bhai pelees bta dijiye
@@istiyakansari1534 assalamualaikum bhai ,bhai ye eBay or amazon par around 15 dollar me mil sakta hai ,jo bahot mahenga padra apne ku
Walekumaaslam bhai to kaise milega bhaijaan agar aap ko malum hai to btaye
Koch to adiya dijiye bhai
Can you post the links please
Links to what?
You stated two different ID sizes on pipe. The first was 2" ID. Few seconds later you said 2.5" ID
That's what I heard too!
Do you mind if i copy
Of course not, be my guest
@@BruceLyeg thanks i will credit your video as to where my idea came from
ALOT OF PEOPLE ASK STUPID QUESTIONS,...JUST DO IT YOURSELF
Can I pay you to build me one
Sorry Josh. I'm in Canada and the shipping would probably make it way to expensive
simple tools
Lol,,,,,, 65 dollar centering cone....
You could always machine one yourself
No demonstration ofvutveirkiny
What are you trying to say?
@@BruceLyeg sorry I was driving or wait no I wasn’t lol that’s not allowed. Meant to say No demonstration for of it working? I just wanted to see it again action
It just need some rim scratching deterrent
@@MrWilson81 I was trying to decipher what it was you were trying to say but couldn’t figure it out lol. There is a video or two of me using it here.
@@MrWilson81 the duck (the part that contacts the rim) is made of nylon, no scratches