colby72olds Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 I got the first one loose, but the one that's next to the carrier is stuck. I've done about everything trying to get it off. I've used about 2 feet of leverage on the wrench, while my dad keeps the axle from spinning and all I do is lift him off the ground. I've held my heat gun to it for about 5 min and used WD-40. I've let other people try too, but nothing is working. So any of yall have any experience with this? I have been messing with it off-and-on for about 2 weeks and it's holding me up on getting to the powdercoater. I need some idea's bad!! Thanks HQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasBansheeMan Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Take a cut off wheel and cut it off or a big Nut Splitter and take it off. Billet Locknut for Life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYUK Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 1 st you need to buy an aftermarket one with the 2 pinch bolts. then you get a big ass chisel. and a bigger hammer and start it moving by hitting in the off direction.it ruins the nut, but it will come off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansheefreak Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 try some pb blaster.. and tap on nut with a big hammer while trying to turn it with a pipe wrench .. this will memic a impact.. that dont work try more heat like a propane torch .. instead of a heat gun.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbcustomz Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 (edited) I would take a die grinder and cut almost through the nut, but not into the threads. If you use a torch I would plan on replacing the axle bearing seals Edited February 5, 2008 by tbcustomz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polkaudio Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Use a smaller hammer than you'd think needed. A smaller hammer delivers a greater shock when striking something. Larger hammers deliver greater blunt force and aren't as well suited for this. Also there's a kerosene based penetrating oil called Kroil. This stuff is awesome for breaking loose everything I've tried it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bansh88 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 A friend of mine had this problem with his Raptor. He eventually used a BIG breaker/leverage bar. About 6 feet. Try a bigger helper bar, then resort to cutting and smashing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSYKO Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 try some pb blaster.. and tap on nut with a big hammer while trying to turn it with a pipe wrench .. this will memic a impact.. that dont work try more heat like a propane torch .. instead of a heat gun.. Damn are you a roughneck!? That is what I was gonna say because thats what I do on the rig when shit is stubborn, heat it..beat it...lube it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colby72olds Posted February 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Thanks guys, tonight I will try it with some more leverage then worst case I will cut it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansheefreak Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Damn are you a roughneck!? That is what I was gonna say because thats what I do on the rig when shit is stubborn, heat it..beat it...lube it. what ever it takes to get done.. i normally dont have a problem .. but i use all means necessary.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Ranger Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 The toughest one I ever took off was on my friends Polaris and I ended up using about a six foot steel tube on the wrench. Leverage is a wonderful thing. :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duneman101 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 try some pb blaster.. and tap on nut with a big hammer while trying to turn it with a pipe wrench .. this will memic a impact.. that dont work try more heat like a propane torch .. instead of a heat gun.. yeah what this guy says... PB was made by god so he could get his nuts loose.... i was just in the same situation and i bought some PB gave it a squirt let it sit 20 min, gave another squirt and another 20 min, then gave one more squirt and it cam right off with a pipe wrench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Heat baby....and more of it. Worst case secnario is you trash some seals and bearings and they cost 30 to 40 bucks for a new set anywho... Lots of heat!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okbeast Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Air chisel FTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colby72olds Posted February 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 Just as Dark Ranger said "Leverage is a wonderful thing". I went to my buddies junk yard and they had an old military truck with a huge vise on it, we walked around until we found something we could use for more leverage. We found about a 4ft. piece of tubing and wah lah, easy as that. Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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