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      05-22-2012, 01:14 PM   #43
JimD
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For those situations where you need a little more torque on a stubborn fastener, I use an extendable 3/8 ratchet I got from Harbor Freight for a few dollars. I keep it in the bimmer for removing wheels. You can extend it with one hand, break the fastener loose and then put it back in to speed up removal. Harbor Freight is certainly a "no prestige" brand but I haven't broken anything yet. I can't say that about Craftsman. I have a 1/2 break over bar but I haven't used it since getting the extendable from Harbor Freight. I also use HF's click type torque wrenches. I'm sure they are not as accurate as something like a SK but I think they are good enough. I didn't pay more than about $15 for any of the torque wrenches or the extendable ratchet.

Jim
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