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Originally Posted by GH85Carrera View Post
WHY????

I use my ratchet to get it snug, and then go an impact if it has to get a lot of torque, or just a longer non ratchet wrench. I have them from two feet and three feet long.

I have never tried to use a ratchet with a lot of force, it is just stupid. Like using a carpenters claw hammer when a 2 pound or 4 pound sledge is needed.

I hate to see any tool abused.
Yep, I'll leave the torture testing to others...but I'm glad they do it. Never hurts to learn something.
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