bolts are too tight!

[Brisk23523549]

I was trying to install the t-rax frame slider the other day, I put on the left side easily but I couldn't install the right side because the m10 bolts are so tight, I couldn't take them out to install the slider. I even broken the tool trying lol...
help please?

 

[Marthy]

Lefty loosy? LOL You know it's counter clock wise hey? :zombie:

 

[alaskanflyboy]

A quality hex socket and a long handled breaker bar.

 

[Brisk23523549]

of course I know.
I think the reason why it broke so easily was where the tool was made.

 

[Brisk23523549]

A quality hex socket and a long handled breaker bar.

thanks, can't wait to install that slider!

 

[alaskanflyboy]

of course I know.
I think the reason why it broke so easily was where the tool was made.

I have Craftsman sockets, but use Harbor Freight breaker bars. I've found they're relatively cheap, but sturdy.

 

[Brisk23523549]

I have Craftsman sockets, but use Harbor Freight breaker bars. I've found they're relatively cheap, but sturdy.

nice, thanks for the idea. Sadly I have to leave my bike like this because I am going away for about a week. I'll try to get it done as soon as I get back.

p.s. try not to buy any cheap "made in China" tool if you want something to be done.

 

[travisH3]

I noticed it also when installing mine, them bolts werent coming loose on their own any time soon lol. you get what you pay for. i stay out of harbor freight as much as possible. even craftsman is junk. ive broken my Crapsman torque wrench the first time using it, my ratcheting wrenches get replaced once a month. they just arent made good anymore. slowly buying better stuff but to the normal backyard mechanic they should do ya fine

 

[alaskanflyboy]

I noticed it also when installing mine, them bolts werent coming loose on their own any time soon lol. you get what you pay for. i stay out of harbor freight as much as possible. even craftsman is junk. ive broken my Crapsman torque wrench the first time using it, my ratcheting wrenches get replaced once a month. they just arent made good anymore. slowly buying better stuff but to the normal backyard mechanic they should do ya fine

I don't do maintenance frequently enough to worry or justify the expense of the higher level tools (or the budget for that matter). Harbor Freight is my go to place for things I either never use again, use once a year maybe, or things I plan on destroying anyway (ie, removing a locking lug nut, that there was no key for, by hammering on a cheap socket).

As for Craftsman; I find their sockets, ratchets, and standard wrenches seem to be still good. The torque wrench I haven't had trouble with yet — however, you're not the first person I've heard have issues with them. Seems they make them in China now.