From: Bjorn Brandstedt (super_deuce@hotmail.com)
Date: Sun Mar 16 2003 - 11:53:02 PST
The "lug socket" that I use is about 18 inches long. To maximize the force
transferred to the lug nut I place a support under the far end of the lug
socket so that it is kept level when turning force is applied to the lever,
if not it will tend to slip off the lug nut. An adjustable support can be
made from a pipe bar clamp. The lever is about 24 inches long and the weight
of a 200 lb man will torque the nuts about right.
To remove very stubborn lug nuts I have used a 10 lb sledge hammer on the
lever. It may not be recommended, but works (just keep the free end of the
lug socket supported, so that the set-up is solid).
Bjorn
>From: "Everette" <194cbteng@pchnet.com>
>To: <mil-veh@mil-veh.org> (Military Vehicles Mailing List)
>Subject: [MV] Removing duece lug nuts
>Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2003 08:46:12 -0600
>
>my .02
>
>My son and I were going to remove wheels from deuce; I have proper sized
>socket for the job. Put socket on nut, short extension, 3/4 dive
>break-over
>bar, exert considerable effort; nothing moved
>
>by considerable effort I mean most of my over 300 pounds body weight -
>
>then go get 8 foot pipe place over handle of extension, my weight plus my
>son's weight, combined something over 500 pounds, with both of us bouncing
>on pipe nut comes loose, leaving only 20 some more to go. Twice that many
>considering inside studs on dual wheels.
>
> I called a fellow who has tire service to come and take balance loose.
>No
>strain, no danger, took him about 30 minutes with 1" impact wrench to
>loosen
>inner and outer nuts and studs. Cost was much less than doctor visit to
>take care of what could have happened to either of us had we continued.
>Everette
>
>Not always correct; but never in doubt
>
>
>
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