

| Subject: | Re: torquing axle nuts |
| From: | John Bange |
| Date: | Thu, 13 Apr 2006 14:33:09 -0700 |
> You need a "Big Monkey". Sorry, I'm sure there is a formula about > length > of extension, leverage, etc. Awww, foot-pounds is easy. For 350ft/lbs you need a bar 350 feet long and a 1lb weight. If you don't have room to use a bar that long, then you need a 1 foot bar and a 350lb friend to stand on it. Always be sure to have him balance on one foot on the bar, as both feet on the bar will double the torque... -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
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