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Old Dec 20, 2009 | 10:14 AM
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So I crashed my whip and need to replace the rear knuckle and tie rod. However I can't get the axle nut off. I uncrushed the collapsed part and broke two breaker bars and a socket trying to get it off. I don't have an impact at my disposal. Any ideas?
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Old Dec 20, 2009 | 10:26 AM
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Soak it overnight in PB blaster. Then try heating it up with a blow torch before trying to break it free again
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Old Dec 20, 2009 | 11:48 AM
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1/2 ratchet + 6ft long piping.

and then just step on the end of the pipe.
A) ratchet breaks
B) nut comes free
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Old Dec 20, 2009 | 12:31 PM
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An impact wrench is the proper tool for this task.
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Old Dec 20, 2009 | 12:36 PM
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He has no access to impact gun and most appropriate tool in this circumstance would be a big fkin breaker bar, lol.
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Old Dec 20, 2009 | 03:42 PM
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torch seems like a great idea. will a butane torch do the trick? supposedly they get up to 2400 degrees.
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Old Dec 20, 2009 | 04:19 PM
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How big is the flame on this butane torch you propose? How big is the axle nut?
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Old Dec 20, 2009 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by RedY2KS2k,Dec 20 2009, 05:19 PM
How big is the flame on this butane torch you propose? How big is the axle nut?
axle nut is 36mm

the flame is probably about the same size as it would be on a butane lighter
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Old Dec 20, 2009 | 06:44 PM
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Also it's not reverse threaded right? The DIY thread and service manual made no mention of it being reverse threaded so I figured it was standard threaded.
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Old Dec 21, 2009 | 09:18 AM
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Steady torque on a big bar is usually not a good way to break loose most fasteners. If you don't have a impact wrench you can accomplish the same thing with a good box end wrench and a hammer.
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