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Can't get my passenger side spindle nut off

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Old 01-07-2007, 01:38 PM
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Can't get my passenger side spindle nut off

Hows it goin? I've tried for two days to get my passenger side axle spindle nut off my truck to replace my ABS hub assembly. I've broke 2 - 1/2 inch drive ratchets and a 3/4 inch drive breaking bar! I've doused it in WD 40 and motor oil, even tried heating it with MAPP gas... nothing. Any help would be appreciated!

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2001 3/4 ton 4x4 6 speed
Old 01-07-2007, 01:59 PM
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Ive Always used a 1/2'' air impact and have always got them off. If you have access to a impact i would maybe try that. Just a thought.
Old 01-07-2007, 03:33 PM
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Put some heat to it, get it pretty warm, then give it a few squirts of PB Blaster while it's still hot. You may have to do that more than once. It'll come off. When I did my '97, I did the above, and it still took a 3/4" drive breaker plus a 3' piece of pipe. HTH
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I've had to stand on a 6 foot breaker bar to get mine off in the past.
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Originally Posted by Devin_01
Ive Always used a 1/2'' air impact and have always got them off. If you have access to a impact i would maybe try that. Just a thought.
A good 1/2" impact will more than likely do the trick.
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I had the same problem and took my craftsman breaker bar for an exchange after it bent, i took it about a mile down the road to a auto shop, paid the guy $5 to loosen the nut with air, and then i tightened it back with a breaker bar...problem solved.

Drivers side only needed the breaker bar.
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mine came off easy with the 1/2" impact. no lube juice
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