torque wrench

[Skyline]

Originally Posted by BMW X5

any particular breaker bar to use (guess shouldnt matter much but dont want something snapping on me) and yeah i do not after the last experience assume anything for indy shop at least the on i was was. both location seemed to have issues taking my bolts of. coincidentally both times the car came from the dealer service a few days prior. funny though how i was able to easily remove the bolts by hand AFTER coming from the dealer and those bosoes kept having issues with the impact.

Any good quality 1/2" drive breaker bar will be fine. Most of my tools are Snap-on, but in general the professional tools sold off tool trucks all have fantastic quality, ie, Snap-on, MAC, Matco, and Cornwell. Close behind are S-K, Williams, Proto and Armstrong. Craftsman is a big step down, and most of their items are being converted to Chicom manufacture.

Although I own only Snap-on breaker bars right now, my favorite breaker bar of all is a NLA item made by MAC Tools. It has a round half-sphere style swivel head, as opposed to the normal "Y" shape. Ultra strong design. Very nice item...you can find one second hand on eBay, like this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mac-Tools-24...151135&vxp=mtr