Don't have any personal experience, but previous discussions on other lists have had several people talking about these 12v impact wrenches. here's one: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=92349 not as cumbersome as an X-Wrench and I'm told the torque is impressive. The ad says 150 #'s.
YMMV Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs . ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2007 4:45 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] lug bolt removal >> <<For lugnuts a ratchet is TOTALLY the wrong tool and its real easy to >> break 'em unless you've got a 3/4" ratchet...The right tool is a lug >> wrench thats >> shaped like a crank.>> >> > Truth be told, the best tool (open your wallet) for lug bolt removal is a > 1/2" 17mm six point deep socket, a six inch extension and a 14" swivel > bar. The > deep socket sits on the bolt shoulder and using this you will never twist > off a > frozen lug bolt. I wouldn't consider using that silly factory lug wrench > and > an x-wrench is too big to carry in the car. > > RLE > > > > > > ************************************** > Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at > http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.11/909 - Release Date: 7/20/2007 > 4:39 PM > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
