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    Removing stubborn bolts

    I am trying to install a trailer hitch. I need to remove the bolts holding the tow hooks. I do not want to break them off. I have been applying penetrating oil (seafoam) for several days for all the good it does. I am only using a ratchet but am considering a breaker bar this afternoon. Given the bolts are going up I am not sure the penetrating oil can get to the threads. Any advice?

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    Consider this a till one of our more Knowledgable wrenches can help ya. I wouldn't think the penetrating oil is gonna do much good. Got any buddies with an impact wrench? swing by and let them loosen the bolts for ya.
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    i can borrow

    from autozone on their free tool loan program but how do they work? If it is just force I can use a breaker bar. Or are they air powered? I would need a compressor.

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    Has anyone tried an electric impact wrench. AZ does not loan the air impact wrench but is trying to sell me an electric one

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    Yes you would need a pretty good compressor. I'm not the best one on how they work. I've just watched the real mechanics loosen up stubborn bolts with them. Again hang on till one of site wrenches answers your question.

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    A breaker bar will work just fine. Just make sure you are using good quality ratchet and sockets. If they are of the cheap nature they will end up rounding the bolt or breaking.
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    Yeah, my breaker bar was like one of the best tool investments EVER. I use it all the time, especially at Pick & Pull. The leverage you get makes it seem so easy! I would try some PB Blaster too. I'm not sure Seafoam will do the trick...are they making Seafoam in a spray bottle now?

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    not a spray bottle

    Quote Originally Posted by nfpgasmask View Post
    Yeah, my breaker bar was like one of the best tool investments EVER. I use it all the time, especially at Pick & Pull. The leverage you get makes it seem so easy! I would try some PB Blaster too. I'm not sure Seafoam will do the trick...are they making Seafoam in a spray bottle now?

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    HEAT will help. shawn
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    cheater bars

    you can also use a cheater bar with ratchet (but be careful) cheater bar, a pipe you slip over the end of the ratchet handle to give you more leverage. You can also use a box end wrench over the ratchet handle, but again, be careful and only if you have plenty of room.
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