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Old 01-24-2024, 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Toymeister View Post
Simple problems are best solved with simple solutions.

Use a standard ratchet to loosen but add a long length of pipe which slips over the handle. Leverage. The pipe will cost less than fifteen dollars

More complex solutions:

Use a 'breaker bar' instead of a pipe on ratchet. Here is one for 14.99: harbor frieight breaker bar. This is cheaper than any cart repair service ($69.95 for one year) or handyman.

Use this telescoping lug wrench for 16.99: Wheel Accessories Parts Extendable Telescoping Lug Wrench Wheel Wrench with CR-V Chrome Vanadium Sockets Long Thin Wall Socket Sizes 17mm 19mm 3/4" 21mm 3/16” 23mm 7/8” fit virtually all vehicles https://a.co/d/fdav8Xi

Purchase decent quality electric impact gun vice the inexpensive one you own. For ten dollars more than a one year subscription to 'Kart rescue' you can get: PORTER-CABLE Impact Wrench, 7.5-Amp, 450 lbs. of Torque, 1/2 Inch, Corded (PCE211) https://a.co/d/9ThmlvC
My husband's experience, an 18 inch breaker bar was not enough, a 3 foot piece of pipe over the ratchet handle did the job but still with great difficulty. I believe the use of an impact wrench is totally unnecessary and cause these kinds of problems.

Last edited by Kathyo; 01-24-2024 at 10:17 AM. Reason: Spelling