The threads on the bottom bracket of my new Swift had some blue stuff on it, which I assume is loctite. My trusty breaker bar made quick and easy work of it.

Here's the 1/2" breaker bar:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=30395

Nashbar used to have a bottom bracket 1/2" drive socket. You might need to do some searching.