Re: [MV] Lug Nut size

From: rfougnier@comcast.net
Date: Tue Sep 14 2004 - 18:29:18 PDT


That's one trick that I learned is to tighten the fastener first, just a little, then give it all you got in the loosen direction. An impact wrench is great because you can give it a few quick taps then switch directions and hang on.

> VERY funny!
>
> I ruined a 6 foot cheater bar trying to get the (left hand thread) lugnuts
> off one of my busses. I ended up taking the bus to a local tire shop to
> break the lugs. BOY, was I embarrassed.
>
> Joe Garrett
>
>
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> Oh shoot, you went and ruined the whole experiment. apb
>
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> > One side will be left handed threads, yes?
> >
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