I had a 24" breaker bar from Princess Auto, and snapped the 1/2" drive in half trying to get my axle nut off. Then I ran to Canadian tire, got one of these 24" breaker bars, put my 4ft long jack handle over the end of it for more leverage, and finally loosened my axle nut. The CT breaker bar was bending like a bow, but it held on and got the job done.