What tools/tool combos worked best from removing upstream O2 sensors?

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I have two fresh Corporate Motors upstream O2 sensors headed my way, and am looking for trusty advice on which tools worked the best to get them out. I took a peek under her skirt and the locations of the bungs aren't mirrored, so one method of removal might not work as well.... ?

Anyways, if you're still thinking about skirts and bungs, shame on you.
 
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Zero luck meaning could not get a tool on them or got a tool on them and could not turn? Did you use penetrant the night and morning before?
 
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02 sensor socket and/or crows foot, if it is awd/4wheel drive then the drivers side sensor 1 is not fun at all.
 
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OR VietVet said:
Zero luck meaning could not get a tool on them or got a tool on them and could not turn? Did you use penetrant the night and morning before?
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I've been soaking them for the last few days in preparation.

I tried using an offset O2 sensor socket. It fit on the sensor perfectly, but I couldn't get a ratchet or breaker bar on it with enough leverage.

I don't have a long 7/8th wrench in my possession for some weird reason, but I'm going to pick some long-handled wrenches up from Harbor Freight tomorrow.

All the videos I've seen only show the downstream O2 sensors removed, but say it's the same process for the upstream.
 
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Charlie207 said:
I've been soaking them for the last few days in preparation.

I tried using an offset O2 sensor socket. It fit on the sensor perfectly, but I couldn't get a ratchet or breaker bar on it with enough leverage.

I don't have a long 7/8th wrench in my possession for some weird reason, but I'm going to pick some long-handled wrenches up from Harbor Freight tomorrow.

All the videos I've seen only show the downstream O2 sensors removed, but say it's the same process for the upstream.
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once you get it broke loose it should be easy, then the last part of tightening up the new one is a smidge turn at a time on the drivers side.
 
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Doubeleive said:
probably not there is no room under there with a front diff in the way, you can use a cheater bar if you get it angled just right, I use about a 13" 1.5" piece of galvanized pipe
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Well, he was talking about getting longer wrenches.
 
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