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Breaker bar size?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by EastVanTaco, Jul 17, 2018.

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  1. Jul 17, 2018 at 11:26 AM
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    Packing a breaker bar for spare change. Buddy wanted to sell me a 15". I was leaning towards the more expensive 24"
    Will a 15" do?
    Or you guys recommend the 24"?
     
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  2. Jul 17, 2018 at 11:27 AM
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    You don't buy a truck for its fucking fenders!
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    The bigger the bar, the less work you have to do. For me bigger is better.
     
    CouchlessPotato, Jul 17, 2018
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  3. Jul 17, 2018 at 11:28 AM
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    My thoughts exactly lol
     
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  4. Jul 17, 2018 at 11:29 AM
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    2.5" lift w/35's
    Also If you bring your truck to a tire shop or anything, those guys like to "auto torque" your lugs with a 1/2 inch impact gun. In that case you will need the bigger bar, trust me.
     
    CouchlessPotato, Jul 17, 2018
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  5. Jul 17, 2018 at 11:30 AM
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    Lol funny... I was thinkn exactly that. Thanks for confirming .
     
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  6. Jul 17, 2018 at 11:31 AM
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    No problem man, any time lol
     
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  7. Jul 17, 2018 at 12:50 PM
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    Mine's an 18" Craftsman that I've had for 20 years. Haven't found a nut I couldn't move (or break the bolt). I don't want any shorter, but wouldn't mind if it were longer.
     
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  8. Jul 17, 2018 at 1:17 PM
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    Both will work. They won't be badly corroded so size shouldn't matter. Don't have to worry about clearance... Where's your lug wrench the vehicle came with? That will work fine. I don't need my breaker bar for wheels :notsure:
     
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  9. Jul 17, 2018 at 1:18 PM
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    I have aftermarket wheels and gorilla lugs with a spline key
     
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    Ok? That gorrila spline key doesn't work like this gorrila spline key pictured?20180717_142400.jpg
    20180717_142348.jpg
     
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    I would get a 18" breaker
     
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  13. Jul 17, 2018 at 1:49 PM
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    Kinda like @phsycle, I have an 18" Craftsman 1/2" that I have had since the late 60's.

    It will fit into places that longer won't, and normally is long enough to get the job done.

    If I need more bar, I have a nice length of pipe I picked up at HD I just slide over the handle.

    Breaker bars are good finds at garage sales and pawn shops for just a couple of bucks.
     
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    A 24" breaker bar from harbor freight is literally $13. I've had mine for nearly a decade. No need for something crazy expensive here. Its a breaker bar.
     
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    i use the pittsburgh pro torque wrench and get it all to spec
     
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  16. Jul 17, 2018 at 2:22 PM
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    1/2" 6 point sockets.
     
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    Don't buy snap-on for wheel lugs. I have one for work, but I work on constuction and ag equipment with rusted nuts and bolts. My buddy has the pitsburg one that looks exactly like mine and it hasn't broken on him yet. 24" is the way to go though.
     
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    Harbor freight has a 25” breaker bar on sale:
     
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