Sounds like one would be enough!   :)

On 4/13/06, Robert Fisher <refisher@mchsi.com> wrote:
>
> So I would need a bar about 10.5 inches long. I don't think that's wide
> enough for both of my feet.
>
> Cya,
> R
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jonathan Farrugia" <jfarrugi@UMICH.EDU>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Thursday, April 13, 2006 8:52 AM
> Subject: Re: torquing axle nuts
>
>
> > you calculate the torque you exert on the nut.
> >
> > torque = force x lever arm
> >
> > torque = your weight x the length of the breaker bar or ratchet.
> >
> > jonathan
> >
> > On Thu, 13 Apr 2006, monte merrick wrote:
> >
> >> say
> >>
> >> without the very expensive torque wrench just how does one tighten the
> >> axle nut to 350ft lbs
> >>
> >> thanks
> >>
> >> monte
> >>
> >>
> >> 84 gl - gas burning guilt ridden climate wrecking friend - i love it so
> >>
> >>
> >>
>

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Jake
1984 Vanagon GL
1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
www.crescentbeachguitar.com