>On one occasion last month I gashed a *NEW* rear tire 10 miles up one of >these logging roads and guess what, yes, the wheel bolts had been >replaced with *COMPRESSED AIR* and could I move them.....could I >sh*tters like! Ended up with the old Benbo photo tripod over the star >wrench, bent the tripod and FINALLY got the bolts to crack....close call >no AAA up here. > >BTW. On reflection I think that the rear table stand in a westie may >fit over the wheel wrench for added leverage *either that or WATCH the >bloody garage uses a torque wrench on the bolts*. > >Chris, > > I carry a 18" breaker bar with the correct size socket in with the jack. I can jump on this to get the wheel nut loose. It's cheap when you think of being stuck anywhere & not being able to change the tire. Rob becida@gtii.com Traverse City, MI
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