---Problem solved--- Overtightened lug nut problem

[Lee Levitt]

"John Stanton" <jjs3rd at ix.netcom.com> writes:

> Here is the damage left in its wake.
>
> 1 Proto 17mm deep 1/2 drive socket cracked
> 1 Craftsman 17mm deep 3/8 drive socket cracked
> 1 Craftsman 3/8 drive ratchet spewed its innards out through a hole in the
> housing (guess that 3ft pipe was too much)
> 1 S-K 17mm 3/8 drive socket cracked
> 1 S-K 1/2 to 3/8 drive reducer
>
> Thanks to those great no questions asked lifetime warrantees.
>
> After breaking all those sockets, I bought a set of impact sockets.  This
> was the winning combination.  And of course I smeared anti cease when
> reinstalling the lugs.

Get yourself a good 18 inch (or longer) breaker bar and 1/2" socket for this
job in the future. 3/8" drive sockets and ratchets are just not stout
enough...as you found out.

Lee