Originally Posted by
Capecodder
I'll tell you, I have a breaker bar on this thing and put everything I've into it and it won't move. I've been a auto mechanic for over twenty years and have yet to find a bolt I can't turn. I just feel I'm going to break something if I push any harder.
A breaker bar won't help because the reaction force is limited to your ability to hold the rim. for practical purposes the longest wrench possible is one equal to the radius of the wheel, after that there's no added leverage gained.
Bolt the remover on tight, because if it jumps you'll break a dog off, and put it in a vise, then you can use both hands on the rim at 3 and 9 o'clock and turn it to the left. Don't wimp out if you hear some spokes pinging or other nasty sounds, torque it until it lets go. Then
immediately back the nut off to allow the freewheel to move out. Failure to give it room will result in destroying the axle or bearing.
BTW- if your vise is on a swivel base, swivel it all the way to the left before starting, lest it slip under load.