Either get the 46mm hammer tool for the end of the 1/2" breaker bar or
get a big 3/4" bar and 46mm socket. I use the big set at home and carry
the hammer tool on the road. Here is the hammer tool. I have been using
them for 30+ years on VW Bus rear axle nuts.

http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1216_787/46mm_axle_nut_tool.html

Mark

Don Hanson wrote:
>    didn't work.... broke the bar.  I should just 'bite the bullet' buy a $3/4
> drive breaker bar, but they are so expensive when you use them once every
> few years....cheaper I guess that breaking 1/2 inchers and then buying
> one....