ukrainefreighttrain

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?

spectacle

Soak it overnight in PB blaster. Then try heating it up with a blow torch before trying to break it free again

babowc

1/2 ratchet + 6ft long piping.

and then just step on the end of the pipe.
A) ratchet breaks
B) nut comes free

cdelena

An impact wrench is the proper tool for this task.

babowc

He has no access to impact gun and most appropriate tool in this circumstance would be a big fkin breaker bar, lol.

ukrainefreighttrain

torch seems like a great idea. will a butane torch do the trick? supposedly they get up to 2400 degrees.

RedY2KS2k

How big is the flame on this butane torch you propose? How big is the axle nut?

ukrainefreighttrain

axle nut is 36mm

the flame is probably about the same size as it would be on a butane lighter

ukrainefreighttrain

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.

cdelena

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.