> On 08-May-2016, at 14:32, Ed McLean <email99@BELLSOUTH.NET> wrote:
> 
> I suggest getting a proper 46 mm or 1 13/16" socket ($19 from Sears or $10
> from Tractor Supply), a breaker bar and a 4" long 2" pipe.  A 200 lb man
> can gently exert 800 lb ft of torque by standing on the pipe and much more
> if he bounces a little.  If a LARGE chock is used the van will remain in
> place.  An additional chock placed at the alternate wheel will also help.
> 

That’s how I’ve always taken the axle nuts off the ’66 Westy.  I haven’t had to take a nut off the ’88 yet, but cannot see why I would approach it any differently.