powerhouseduece
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Had the same issue on my brothers truck a while ago. What I did was heat the thimble up with a torch, not till glowing, just some good heat, then try the breaker bar.
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What diameter air hose are you using?I'm using SHOP air with the guns.
TM 9-2320-209-10-4, section 2-7 says torque to 325-350 ft. lbs.The truck doesn't have enough volume. You need a good shop compressor and a 3/4 impact or larger. They torque to 450 ft lb.
My next step is to hook my 1/2 inch hose directly to the compressor and directly to the 1 inch gun with no fittings. Then I will move the truck closer to the shop and have at it.
If that fails I will call a mobile truck tire guy and get some help.
Anything that's on so tight you bend a 3/4 inch breaker bar is too tight, IMHO. My 1/2 inch gun is rated to 400 ft lbs, that should be tight enough. I've never had a loose lug after using it before and I check before every trip.
Saddest part is the wife says this project is over budget and if the 3/4 Sears gun ain't doing it, it has to go back................................