So, I have been working on my truck myself

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  1. henboy1

    henboy1 Medium Load Member

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    I just learned how to replace the drums and shoes . I have done slacks, chambers and finally got to doing this . Using a breaker bar and a half inch rechargeable impact is too labor intensive . I almost fell from standing on that beaker bar . I know some of you use the lug wrench torque multiplier. I see one on Ebay for real cheap . Can I use an impact behind this equipment ? Next , is to learn how to remove a drive shaft .
     
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  3. Snow Monster

    Snow Monster Medium Load Member

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    Add a 6 foot pipe to the breaker bar, stand on if you have to, still might not be enough.
     
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    Spyro2112 Medium Load Member

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    Buy the red one bout 189. No don't use an impact
     
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    Spyro2112 Medium Load Member

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    Get snap on impact 1/2 in. I use mine takes a little bit
     
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    henboy1 Medium Load Member

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    I have a Milwaukee ( fuel)high torque 1/2 nch that I thought would work, but no . . The impact that works from Milwaukee is a $1100 impact . I am sure that snap on is a $1000 or more
     
  7. henboy1

    henboy1 Medium Load Member

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    I think that torque multiplier lug wrench will be my answer
     
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    rachi Road Train Member

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    The next thing you need to learn extensively is your trucks emissions system. Doing so will save you alot of frustration and money in the future.
     
  9. jamespmack

    jamespmack Road Train Member

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    Put them back on and clean with never seize and a torque wrench. You will never have trouble removing them again.
     
  10. henboy1

    henboy1 Medium Load Member

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    Non emissions
    Nom emission, 12.7 detroit
     
  11. DL550CAT

    DL550CAT Road Train Member

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    Lug nuts are one of the few places to NEVER use anti seize.
     
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