Hey guys,
My dad's wants to buy one of those "pump wedges" used to pry a door enough to fit in a rod in to unlock a door. Usually tow truck guys use these but I have no clue where to buy one, or anything related to a "lock out kit" such as the long rods, etc.

Aside from ebay, my dad's the old fashioned type who would like to touch it before he buys it. Anyone know where or what type of store would carry auto lock out kits or this pump wedge?

Here's a pic to get an idea of the pump wedge. you slide it in between the door and the roof at the top of the door and begin pumping to pry it open.




Thanks guys

 

hummmmmm, is your Dad taking up a new vocation Johnny

 

^lol.

 

hahaha, nah, he's just one of those guys that likes to have EVERY tool known to man.

Lucky for me a I haven't had to buy a tool for anything, ever. He seen a tow truck driver with one and wanted one.

Just to update, I did my own hunting today, and after trying "Van and truck world", "hitch city", "performance improvements", "canadian tire/ partssource", i found it at a tow truck installer/servicer in mississauga, named "runciman"

if anyone is ever interested, here's the link:
http://www.runciman.com/

 

I almost think you need to prove you own a tow company or a body shop to buy them, same goes for slim jims. I know it used to be that way when I worked at a body shop. But in the internet age who knows I sure they could be bought somewhere...I didn't see a place to buy them in the link?

 

Try going to a dealership when the tool salesmen are there, they might have one in their tools catalog might not, might be a bit expensive though.

 

They have them on display in the store, the link was for contact info should you guys want one. I heard the same about proving you're a tow driver but I believe those rules have changed. Technically, those air wedges could be used for a million other uses, such as installing home windows and doors, basically an adjustable wedge.