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Old Jun 9, 2021 | 06:40 PM
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Lug wrench

What do ya’ll recommend for changing a tire on an F350 as far as getting the lugs off? A large 4-way? My truck doesn’t have a lug wrench and i want to get something in case. I had to use a long cheater bar to get one wheel off. Won’t have that luxury in the field.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2021 | 06:42 PM
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Harbor Freight or other find brand 24" breaker bar with deep impact socket in the correct size. MM or inch, make sure it fits right.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2021 | 08:41 PM
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12V impact gun and appropriate socket....
 
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Old Jun 10, 2021 | 08:15 AM
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I have never had luck with one of those tire crosses (? No clue what you would call them). I have a really cool one that is for farm equipment, and pretty large. Still it is just kinda bulky and hard to get a good grip on without hitting something or it just coming off. I would also advise a breaker bar or an impact. Depending on the budget. With the breaker, you are probably still gonna have to do the old jump and kick to loosen the nuts.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2021 | 08:23 AM
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breaker bar of good quality and impact socket and a piece of pipe for extra leverage. try to not jump on breaker bar as have broke many studs that way.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2021 | 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by douglpr42
breaker bar of good quality and impact socket and a piece of pipe for extra leverage. try to not jump on breaker bar as have broke many studs that way.
Haven't had a problem with a stud breaking off, but if you got a piece of pipe, I would take that instead of the jumping any day. Never had the luxury of having a cheater bar when I needed it
 
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Old Jun 10, 2021 | 12:20 PM
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I like the stock lug wrench that came with my truck. Sits in a nice carrier on the inside of the engine compartment on the driver's side. Has a 24 inch handle. No problem getting the lugs off using it.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2021 | 04:27 PM
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With the 24" breaker bar and impact socket with an extension if needed, while trying to loosen the nut, hit the end of the breaker bar with a 3lbs hammer, making your own, homemade impact tool.

Maybe some PB Blaster on the nuts may help if they have been on there for many years.

Anti-seize compound on the threads before installing the nuts I have been anti-seizing all threads for many years.
 
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Originally Posted by BigBlue2
I like the stock lug wrench that came with my truck. Sits in a nice carrier on the inside of the engine compartment on the driver's side. Has a 24 inch handle. No problem getting the lugs off using it.
I wish I could find one of the original lug wrenches.
 
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Originally Posted by Prionus
I wish I could find one of the original lug wrenches.
Check on ebay or your local pick n pull. They're around.
 
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