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Bill Kapaun
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Originally Posted by speedyspaghetti
Yeah I have a 6-pt DeWalt set but I feel like my 12-pt USA Craftsman socket actually grips better.. go figure. I'll try the 6-pt again. Do you mean your left hand on the non-drive pedal and then right hand on the ratchet?
Hand on same side as the bolt. I stand on the opposite side of the bike and lean forward & down so I can also use my weight.
I use a 1/2" drive breaker bar, not a ratchet. Less to flop around then another tool with a piece of pipe slid over it for leverage.
Sq. Dr. & 6 point sockets gives 12 different positions if you need to pick one for best leverage.
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