For years we did semi truck tires at my shop, after nearly getting oldest son killed (never could follow instructions),I quit. Now occasionally need will come up to remove-replace "Bud" style lug nuts. When doing them regularly, had a "Nippon" brand Japanese built 3/4" impact that really worked well, sold it. Still have a 3/4" SnapOn ratchet with a 3'2" handle to use for inital breaking loose, then run on and off with Ingersol 1/2" impact.
Unfortunately, some are tight enough even my 200 lb arse isn't enough to budge them. Should see the expression on the faces of new, non experienced employees and standers-by when I get 6' section of 2" galvanized pipe to use as a cheater on 3' handle,,,,then HIT ratchet handle in the middle witha 8lb sledge hammer!!!!!!! This old ratchet has been subjected to this abuse since the early '70s. NOBODY builds 'em like SnapOn!!!
Bob
Unfortunately, some are tight enough even my 200 lb arse isn't enough to budge them. Should see the expression on the faces of new, non experienced employees and standers-by when I get 6' section of 2" galvanized pipe to use as a cheater on 3' handle,,,,then HIT ratchet handle in the middle witha 8lb sledge hammer!!!!!!! This old ratchet has been subjected to this abuse since the early '70s. NOBODY builds 'em like SnapOn!!!
Bob