Date:         Fri, 22 Jul 2011 10:06:30 -0700
Reply-To:     Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Harbor Freight 3/4" drive breaker bar?
Comments: To: Mike <mbucchino@charter.net>
In-Reply-To:  <119yulfnanfr44nv650ddowr.1311352034662@email.android.com>
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  Thanks,
  I have the socket and now that I know the HF breaker bar won't break, I'll
be getting one.  And I am going to stock my tool kit with one of those
impact nut thingies for use on the road, should that ever arise.


On Fri, Jul 22, 2011 at 9:27 AM, Mike <mbucchino@charter.net> wrote:

> You're going to need a 3/4 drive socket too, a cheap 3/4 to 1/2 adapter
> will shear easily.
>
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone
>
> Jim Johnston <inmytree1@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> >I have one of those and I've used it to remove axle nuts off my old
> passat.
> >I do use a cheater pipe with this breaker bar.  My 3 ton jack handle works
> >nicely with this bar.  I take off the handle, pull the plastic handle off
> >the top part, slide the breaker bar into the handle and turn away.
> >
> >Have fun,
> >Jim
> >Wilmington, NC
> >
> >
> >On Fri, Jul 22, 2011 at 9:24 AM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >>  I see HF sells one for under $20.  Has anyone used one of these to
> remove
> >> and replace the rear axle nut on a Vanagon without breaking it?  The ad
> >> copy
> >> says it is guaranteed for 750 ft/lbs of torque...
> >>
> >>  Anyway, I broke another 1/2" drive (from Harbor Freight, actually)
> trying
> >> to loosen the axle nut, so now I am going to get a 3/4" drive like
> everyone
> >> told me to do.  My nearest HF is an hr away, so I don't want to waste my
> >> time if the wrench is likely to break anyhow...
> >>
> >>  Thanks, Don Hanson
> >>
>