The breaker bar allows you to use a foot to apply the torque. You can apply an awful lot more torque with one foot than with both hands. A cheater bar can also be used with less chance of the bar snapping. Also takes up less room under the seat. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of George Goff Sent: Monday, July 11, 2005 3:08 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: lug nut torque? In a message dated 7/11/05 1:46:30 AM, dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET writes: << 4-way lug wrenches are not the best tool for removing lugs. Go to Sears and get the long 1/2" drive breaker bar and a 19mm impact socket. >> A 4-way lug wrench is the best hand tool for removing lugs. The forces applied to a 4-way lug wrench are opposite, equal and additive; half of the required torque is applied to one leg of the 4-way, half to the other. As a result, a 4-way has no tendency to roll off the fastener as does a socket on a breaker bar. Additionally, if ever needed, the 4-way can be supported on center with a deadman and a cheater bar slipped over one of its arms. Of course I'm talking about a metric (for a Vanagon, at least), well-made, full size 4-way. Also, did you ever try to spin a breaker bar? Look out front teeth, here it comes. George |
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