Yes, that's pretty close to what I do. I got a 16" long 1/2" drive socket wrench (not ratchet) and use a socket. Plenty of leverage. Will even take off impact wrench applied nuts/bolts. If anythng, I have to be careful to not put too much pressure putting them back on my aluminum wheels. Bob
Use a socket and a big breaker bar. Greg 82 Westy Sidney White wrote: > What to use to remove the lug bolts, the manual says 123 ft. Lbs for the > front and I believe it-cant budge them. I am sure it is a problem on the > road, I am sure an air impact wrench will do it in the garage but what do I > use on the road? > Sid Vicious
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