After getting the E-brake installed, I figured I could finally torque down the rear IRS spindle nut. I knew it was going to take some serious leverage to get the 98 ft lb, plus additional 45 deg. of rotation.

I can achieve the 98 lb ft no problem with the E-brakes engaged. However, I'm hitting a wall and no where close to the additional 45 deg. For giggles, I adjusted my torque wrench to 250 ft lb to see how much more rotation this would provide: it only bought me about 5 deg. Say what? Wuch you talkin' 'bout, Willis?

So, I broke out my 1/2' drive Snap-on (inherited from my grandfather 25 years ago) with 15" handle. I even slid a cheater pipe over it for increased leverage. I cranked on it, but the only thing that is doing is starting to twist the Snap-on drive. Any more torque on the cheater bar and I'm sure it will break.

Am I doing something wrong? I know the IRS spindle nut is a bugger (many reports of this on the forum), but gee whiz! I can't imagine how much torque it must need if 250 lb ft only turns the nut 5 or so additional degrees beyond 98 ft lb. Does anyone know the approx. torque that equates to 98 lb ft +45 deg?

Looking for some help/suggestions, please.