11-03-2013, 03:43 AM
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I think the main shortcoming with most of these socket-type knockoff tools designed for use with a breakover bar, is achieving anywhere near enough torque on the spinner. Some of the older Chevrolet design/production guys over on the Corvette Forum who are familiar with the Corvette knock off wheels, have said that the targeted torque value on the spinner is in the area of 450 ft-lbs. Practically speaking - no one is going to reach that value with a 1/2 inch breakover bar except maybe for a gorilla - and then I'm not sure the typical 1/2 break over bar will take that much stress. It would take a long 3/4 inch or 1 inch breakover bar to get close.
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