Broken tool Options

[bigal004321]

Did you guys break alot of tools while working on your swap? Cuz i just broke a craftsman adapter, with a 19mm socket attached to it trying to free the crossmember of my car! I jsut bought it ten minutes prior! Can never trust any tools i guess ...it was like a $10.00 adapter too..they better replace it.

Bigal

I also broke three ratchets trying to free this same bolt...now i am using a breaker bar on it..show him whos boss!!

[ZacMan1987]

Liquid wrench my friend. Liquid wrench.

[lagos]

the problem is that you are using an adaptor. you should be using 1/2in wrench and stockets on bolts that big.

[blu94gt]

the problem is that you are using an adaptor. you should be using 1/2in wrench and stockets on bolts that big.

ditto

plus never broken a tool, Snap-On tools rock

[brianforster]

i dont even think i removed my crossmember during my swap, but we did break 3 different ratchets a torque wrench and an actual breaker bar wrench on my axel nut.

[bigal004321]

Well we are bringing the engine out through the bottom of the car,,,so we have to remove the crossmember.

Bigal

[morbiddelusions]

i dont even think i removed my crossmember during my swap, but we did break 3 different ratchets a torque wrench and an actual breaker bar wrench on my axel nut.

I havn't tried a torque wrench but have broke my 1/2 in drive ratchet and 2 breaker bars as well
trying to do the same thing what did you use to finally get it loose cause i haven't got mine loose?

[Clipsetuner]

craftsman? they suck, but I still buy them because at Sears the replace sockets, wrench's etc.. for free, if you manage to break them.. happens often enough.

DTE

[BLINKYxMUNKEY]

I break alot of tools, espacially working at Discount Tires. I even accidently broke a broom too.

[Bitter]

the right tool for the right job goes a LONG way towards making things easier.

for axle nuts you really need an impact, mine are on at 160Lb/ft and had been for 13 years of chicago winter. my cheapo $50 impact zapped them off like it was nothing. same for the strut to knuckle bolts at 203Lb/ft.

[maxpower_hd]

I did the exact same thing on the motor job on my truck. All I had in a 19mm was a 3/8 drive so I put an adapter on my breaker bar and a pipe on that and SNAP! Craftsman did replace it. I also broke a 3/8 drive ratchet which was also replaced.

I ended up buying a 1/2" drive socket and I had no more issues. My breaker bar is a Snap-On.

You should never use your torque wrenck as a breaker bar. It's for tourquing only. Like Zacman and Bitter said, Liquid Wrench and the right tool for the right job makes all the difference.