Either get the 46mm hammer tool for the end of the 1/2" breaker bar or get a big 3/4" bar and 46mm socket. I use the big set at home and carry the hammer tool on the road. Here is the hammer tool. I have been using them for 30+ years on VW Bus rear axle nuts. http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1216_787/46mm_axle_nut_tool.html Mark
Don Hanson wrote: > didn't work.... broke the bar. I should just 'bite the bullet' buy a $3/4 > drive breaker bar, but they are so expensive when you use them once every > few years....cheaper I guess that breaking 1/2 inchers and then buying > one.... |
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