If you have a local Harbor Freight (supplier of disposable tools...) they
sell a wonderfully cheap 1/2" breaker bar and sockets that are ideal in
this situation. Get the 6 point socket if you can! This thing also comes
in handy when you need to remove the rear axle nut... 42 mm though.

> Craftsman Breaker Bar, VV-44202
> Extension 1/2", H 44133
> Socket, 19mm (buses, vanagons)
> 2 foot galvanized pipe extension