Thread: Stuck Axle Nut
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Old Dec 7, 2004 | 05:43 PM
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Default Re: Stuck Axle Nut

i have never met an axle nut i couldnt break loose.


IR titanium impact with 1000ftlbs tq in reverse. if that dont get it....my 3/4 drive will.


you are doing lefty loosey, right?

Originally Posted by sk8rmike
acetylene torch, cut it off but just be careful not to damage the axle...unless you dont give a fuck about it at which point blast away.

yes, but unless you are good with a torch, you run the risk of damaging the hub bearing. or the hub.

it is a skill to be able to remove a nut from a bolt, leaving all of the threads, using nothing more then the good ole blue tipped wrench.