3/4 Breaker Bar

[2mJps]

What is a good cheaper one? I need one to have with me in my truck to change flats and i dont want wear the chrome off a high end one rideing around in the trucks tool box and i dont want one that is going to break when i need it most.

 

[honcho]

I vote Harbor Freight

With enough force, anything can be broken but I've abused a Harbor Freight 3/4" breaker bar with plenty of cheater pipe with no problems to the bar. I've had 1/2" drive sockets break using them on the 3/4" bar with an adapter since I only have a couple of 3/4" drive sockets but that's another story.

 

[cliftonbros89]

I just ordered the new SK one. I think it should be pretty good. Also have an older Snap On one I got via Craigslist.

 

[930dreamer]

Look for a quality one from CL.

 

[Finky198]

+1 on the HF it's worked for many years
I also have a craftsman usa which is not to bad

Kobalt one seems nice for the price as well
I can't see spending a ton as it's hard to mess up a tool like this

 

[martin666]

Another vote for Craigslist or ebay, Armstrong, Proto, Wright, Williams etc. can all be found at great prices, all it takes is a little patience

 

[JBradley500]

I got a used/like new Proto for less than 40 shipped (maybe $35?) on eBay and I am glad I got it over what I was seeing at HF. It's quite a beast in comparison.

 

[bcradio]

I like my tekton

 

[Kensgarage]

Save up for a REAL ratchet
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wright-Tool...:g:RIQAAOSwHjNV~HTc&item=281803779814&vxp=mtr

 

[PJNJ]

I have a used Proto I got on Ebay a few years ago for $25.00. I'd take it over the HF any day. And I have the HF 1/2 which is actually pretty good.

 

[firworks]

Save up for a REAL ratchet
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wright-Tool...:g:RIQAAOSwHjNV~HTc&item=281803779814&vxp=mtr

Wait that thing is only 210$? I thought those were like 1000$+... This is... worrying. I guess it's not a big deal that my ratchet drawer is already full though seeing as that is not going to fit in any drawer.

 

[four.cycle]

I found my buddy a 3/4" drive set on CL a couple years ago. (I myself don't work on stuff that big.) Grandson was cleaning out late Grandfather's garage and shop. Got it for about 40 bucks, as I recall. Breaker bar, sliding T-bar, extension, and a mess of sockets, all in a hand-made wooden tray - WWII vintage. A lot of it was Wright. Rest was all oddball mis-matched.
So I asked buddy a couple weeks ago "You ever use any of that 3/4" stuff I gave you?"
He says "Yeah, I was working on a piece of tracked equipment. Had to run home to get
the big socket set. Told the guy "find me a piece of pipe"."
He continued "So I got back about an hour later, and the guy dug out a 10-foot piece of pipe for me. Put it on the breaker bar, stood on the hood of my car and jumped on the end of it. After about 3 or 4 jumps, that nut finally broke loose."

So.... yeah: as said above: find an oldie on CL cheap. One that "Grandpa" already put to the test, and you'll be fine.

 

[morgaj1]

What about this one:

http://www.cripedistributing.com/gearwrench-flex-handle-3-4-x-19-breaker-bar-81404.html

 

[619DioFan]

3/4 inch drive titan tools breaker bar ( 40'' long ) very good tool. I also have the 1 inch drive version ( also 40'' long ) this one is a beast. think it is rated for 2000 lbs of force.

 

[mtwaterguy]

Save up for a REAL ratchet
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wright-Tool...:g:RIQAAOSwHjNV~HTc&item=281803779814&vxp=mtr

If the discussion was about ratchets, that might be relevant.

 

[AmericanMechanic]

What about this one:

http://www.cripedistributing.com/gearwrench-flex-handle-3-4-x-19-breaker-bar-81404.html

On Cripe Distributing, anything that is USA will normally say so in the title. Going by memory, that looks a lot like the pattern of the HF I have. Could be better than HF, don't know.

 

[shamrock12]

Here's a crazy idea ... how about making your own tire iron? If you're looking for something just to keep in your truck for changing its own tire, then maybe just buy a short stick of 1" 1020CD round bar or so (assuming it's for a pickup) and a cheap impact socket. Weld them up and volia, you got yourself a custom, cheap tire iron.

 

[Zrexxer]

Are we talking a pickup truck or a heavy truck? Because if it's a pickup, there's no need for a 3/4. Just get a 24" 1/2" dr and you'll have all the leverage you need. My Silverado requires a 140 ft-lb torque on the lugs, and I carry a Matco 24" breaker in the toolbox with a 22mm deep socket.

 

[zkling]

Are we talking a pickup truck or a heavy truck? Because if it's a pickup, there's no need for a 3/4. Just get a 24" 1/2" dr and you'll have all the leverage you need. My Silverado requires a 140 ft-lb torque on the lugs, and I carry a Matco 24" breaker in the toolbox with a 22mm deep socket.

My trunk HF breaker bar and halligan have although been the topic of many jokes, have both saved the day many a times.

 

[CGarcia]

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200382234_200382234

I have this one. Used it to remove a few axle nuts on fwd cars. Made it feel too easy.
Also I think it used to sell for about $39 a year or two ago.

 

[mjoekingz28]

What do you people work on?

Tractor trailers with rust?

M1A1 drivetrains?

 

[mjoekingz28]

My trunk HF breaker bar and halligan have although been the topic of many jokes, have both saved the day many a times.

I think a 7/8 is a better fit, IIRC!

 

[mjoekingz28]

Nvm, 7/8 is a worser fitting socket for Silverado lugnuts.


Thought i was onto something

 

[Flivver250]

Wright makes a great one.

 

[Moose2367]

What do you people work on?

Tractor trailers with rust?

M1A1 drivetrains?

D4 dozer, 120G Grader, any one of 6 old tractors and a brand new 170hp John Deere, Timberjack Skidder, Bobcat, flatbed cattle truck.

This is all gear we have on the farm.

 

[2jz4me]

I absolutely recommend the snap on breaker bar. Toughest bar i have ever used and shockingly not too bad price wise.
L872RM
L8112A
The toughest job i used them on were seized on bobcat lugs. I was in shock how easy it made it after the hard time i had with them.

 

[Wakefield]

Five or so years ago-weren't the Snap On modular 3/4" drive bar tools upsized in diameter? (two or three bars of different length,a ratchet head and a "breaker bar" or hinge handle head and a slider piece) that are put together to make the desired tool
(ones from different years might not fit together)

 

[RedneckWelder]

What do you people work on?

Tractor trailers with rust?

M1A1 drivetrains?

Stuff that makes an M1 look small.

 

[2mJps]

Are we talking a pickup truck or a heavy truck? Because if it's a pickup, there's no need for a 3/4. Just get a 24" 1/2" dr and you'll have all the leverage you need. My Silverado requires a 140 ft-lb torque on the lugs, and I carry a Matco 24" breaker in the toolbox with a 22mm deep socket.

Its a 1963 F600. I broke my wright 3/4 breaker takeing off the front tire. I have a wheel wrench that is right size that looks like something that may have come with it but it looks inadequate.In need to try it and see how it holds up.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

3/4 inch drive titan tools breaker bar ( 40'' long ) very good tool. I also have the 1 inch drive version ( also 40'' long ) this one is a beast. think it is rated for 2000 lbs of force.

Same here. I'm surprised this is the main recommendation. The F&F are beautiful as well.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

Five or so years ago-weren't the Snap On modular 3/4" drive bar tools upsized in diameter? (two or three bars of different length,a ratchet head and a "breaker bar" or hinge handle head and a slider piece) that are put together to make the desired tool
(ones from different years might not fit together)

Yes, from 13/16 to 15/16.....fiasco trying to warranty one piece and explaining to the nice Snappy ******* the phone why it's all or nothing.

But the PNs did change so you just have to see what the new parts are and then you can deduce....

 

[Farmall 1066]

Unless you need it right now, I'd cruise pawnshops and auctions for a good old name brand one. Heard several people say HF, but I bent one all to hell just standing on it this spring.
I'm 6'7" / 325#, so YMMV.
In fairness, I may have jumped on it a bit...