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Old 2009-07-31, 07:30 AM   #12
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Yep - just a little ribbing. You use breaker bars when there are no other options to remove something, because duty cycles or initial torque mean you need something big. Never, ever reapply something with a breaker bar - most bolts that aren't internal to the motor or strut knuckles on a Subaru are going to be 30 ft-lbs or less (lots are 10-15) and you shouldn't be putting them on with anything bigger than a standard 3/8" ratchet.
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