Snapped socket while removing steering nut..

[BFEINZIMER]

So i bought a husky torque rench and a 22mm duralast socket and then tried to remove the self locking nut in a counter clockwise motion

well the extender from the wrench to the socket snapped in the socket

its supposed to be loosend counter clock wise right?>

wtf now

[Blitzkrieg Bob]

buy craftsman

[markus]

crapsman sockets blow. use an impact one.

[BFEINZIMER]

the socket dident break it was the extender..i got a huskey torque wrench, and yes i was doing righty tighty lefty loosey...sould i be using the torque wrench to remove the nut or an impact wrench

i also added some wd-40 which dident help **** i cant even go out tonight now cuse of this damit

[Blitzkrieg Bob]

crapsman sockets blow. use an impact one.

you get a new one ...no questions asked.....I bust a lot stuff, I am on a first name basis with the guys at the counter.


I've removed a couple a wheels with a 1/2" ratchet and 6 point socket with just a grunt and a tug.

[Blitzkrieg Bob]

that's for tightening!

use a ratchet, impact wrench, or breaker bar the take it off.

[BFEINZIMER]

that's for tightening!

use a ratchet, impact wrench, or breaker bar the take it off.

the torque wrench is the biggest tool i have, all the other ratchets are for litte sockets i coulent even get anough levrage...

so i mean would the torque wrench work and how many pounds should it take to get the nut off...

if not i guess ill buy this tomorrow:

http://www.huskytools.com/Product.as...601&cid=801428

this is what i bought tonight:
http://www.huskytools.com/PrintProdu...b-83dd0b01708c

[Blitzkrieg Bob]

if not i guess ill buy this tomorrow:

http://www.huskytools.com/Product.as...601&cid=801428

It's handy, but it's not what you need.

You need a 1/2" drive set

[BFEINZIMER]

why a 1/2 drive why not my 3/8...o btw answer me should I go out there and wrestle with the torque wrench or just give up for the night...i mean how am i supposed ot lcok the car with the battery disconnected???

[Blitzkrieg Bob]

3/8 = snap!

put it back together, air bag and all. Hook up the battery and lock it, then go the the pub for a few pints.

Wake up and go buy a good 1/2" drive set and start over with a pounding hangover.

You'll get it