jert534

So Im trying to do the axle nut TSB where you take the rear spindle nuts off, I got the drivers side fine, but the passenger side is stuck. Ive broken a ratchet wrench alraedy, Ive tried PB blaster, a torch, nothing seems to want to get this thing loose at all. Now I was wondering if anyone had an impact gun and could help me to break this nut loose...shouldnt take more than 15 minutes and lunch is on me


thanks

Boofster

Impact gun has never worked for me. This is how I've done it 1000x times:



Note the two old lugs to keep the threads from damage. Let me know if you don't have a braker bar and I'll stop by to help you out.

jert534

Thanks, but Ive tried that, I got a 3 foot pipe to go along with my 18" breaker bar. Ive tried standing and and jumping to break it lose but it either just doesnt budge, or the socket just snaps off the nut.

jert534

The thing is, Some of the collar on the nut seemed to be welded on the spindle, im not sure if it is or not but its just a mess where that nut is staked. Im thinking an air impact might be able to get all that crap loose in there and loosen the nut.

WLAURENT

Do you have a compressor?

What size socket is it?

and where is the car located?

jert534

No compressor, I have the 36mm socket, and Im in the west valley but I can drive wherever.

WLAURENT

Be a long ride to Fountain Hills just to find out the impact would not do it.

If the 36mm is 1/2 drive - I do have an impact gun and air.

Also have a 3/4" drive set with a 1-7/16" (36.5mm) socket that you are more than welcome to attempt to break.

jert534

Thanks, didn't realize Fountain Hills was that far. I have a couple friends going to help me out tomorrow or thursday so I should be good, thanks again though.

CypherAZ

I have an electric impact gun 300ft/lb that you can use if needed.

Ragingazn

all i did was set the parking break, got a good sized breaker bar and jumped a few times... that did the job just fine....