So I attempted to install my Saddlebag Supports.....

[Magnar Infectus]

... this weekend and failed miserably.

Either the bolts were tightened by the Hulk or I'm doing something horribly wrong.

I'll start at the begining:
I got the supports from the Dealer. Brand new still in the packaging. Two supports, four bolts, four plastic washers.
I came on here checked the how-tos in a couple threads, and headed out to the garage.

According to the directions I needed a 12mm on the nut and a 13mm on the bolt under the fender (I may have that backwards. the directions, tools etc are at home). I didn't have a wrench I could fit under the fender, so I used a ratchet (set so it wouldn't turn) and held taht with one hand. Then I took another ratchet on the nut on the outside.
Using the old "lefty loosy, righty tighty" I determined I needed to crank it counter-clockwise.

I attempted to turn it, but it wouldn't budge. I tried a couple more times with no luck. I tried a couple of the other bolts with the same results. So then I thought it may just be a matter of leverage. and grabbed a longer ratchet (I have 5 or 6), and had a go at it. No luck.

Now I was upset and decided to go cool off. Putting my tools away I noticed I had cranked so hard that the socket had started to split! Now these aren't high quality tools but I've used them for years doing all kinds of stuff including replacing alternators, batteries, starters, 2 bumpers, building furniture, working on lawnmowers, etc.

This morning before I left I tried again using the same technique ,but with a socket on my variable speed 12v cordless screwgun. No dice. It won't budge.

What the frak? Am I doing something wrong?

Thanks in advance

PS. I did try at one point to turn it the other way (clockwise) just in case I was having a brainfart. Same issue. No budge.