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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-28-2014, 07:43 PM
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Posted By Brian B-P
One reason I like flex handle breaker bars is...

One reason I like flex handle breaker bars is that they pivot as necessary to reach the socket without an extension or U-joint. If you use a sliding T-handle, you'll likely need that joint as well.
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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-28-2014, 05:29 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,350
Posted By Brian B-P
Nice setup :)

Nice setup :)
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-28-2014, 05:21 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,350
Posted By Brian B-P
Yep, that's a lug wrench... but many people have...

Yep, that's a lug wrench... but many people have called it a tire iron. ;)

A tire iron is for popping the bead off (or back on) the rim but the sharp end of that tool is unsuitable for that...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-28-2014, 05:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,350
Posted By Brian B-P
Everyone can make their own choices, but I choose...

Everyone can make their own choices, but I choose to use the right tool to do the job safely and effectively... for only a few dollars.: 1/2 in. dr x 25 in. Breaker Bar...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-28-2014, 04:40 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,350
Posted By Brian B-P
True, but I think a wrench handle of proper...

True, but I think a wrench handle of proper length is safer than a makeshift snipe... and not expensive.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-28-2014, 04:31 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,350
Posted By Brian B-P
What do you mean by a "tire iron"? This meant a...

What do you mean by a "tire iron"? This meant a lever used to take a tire off a wheel, or put one on, but a modern trailer owner is unlikely to carry one of these (and you usually need two, anyway)....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-28-2014, 04:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,350
Posted By Brian B-P
ETI uses Dexter axles. Dexter says in their FAQ...

ETI uses Dexter axles. Dexter says in their FAQ (https://www.dexteraxle.com/faq_s) that the torque must be appropriate for the fastener (stud and nut) and the wheel. It would be interesting to hear...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-28-2014, 04:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,350
Posted By Brian B-P
You should expect to need to apply about 100...

You should expect to need to apply about 100 lb-ft of torque (or more), so if you are using a wrench only one foot long, you're going to need to seriously lean on it. I have carried a flex handle...
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