What ever tool you select make sure you can brake loose the nuts at the tire
store after they use that 230lb impact wrench. Or you might pay the price
later.btdt     Marcus

Joel Walker wrote:

> On ??/??/?? John Haddad said:
> >I am still fixing/replacing lots of little items on my new '80 Westfalia.
> >One very crucial item I need is a lug wrench.  Apparently the PO had a
> >wrench which doesn't fit!  None of my sockets are large enough to fit the
> >nuts, so assuming all are stock (scary thought if they aren't) size, which
> >size wrench do I need?
>
> the absolute BEST lug wrench for vanagons is a 19mm socket from sears
> (get the 6-point kind) in 1/2" drive, and their 20-something-inch breaker
> bar (with the swivel head on the end). that gives you the most leverage
> you can get. i THINK this will run you about $8 for the socket and $15 for
> the bar.
>
> the next best is a single-end lug wrench made by Vortec and usually sold
> at vw parts departments. it has a handle that slides out to become about
> two feet long. about $20. this one stores under the seat easily.
>
> in my opinion. :)
> joel