Loctite freeze & release spray effectiveness

So after fighting my hub for a good two hours I'm having zero luck getting it off. Anyone ever try this stuff?

Loctite® Freeze & Release shock-freezes metal parts, allowing lubricating oils to penetrate into rust layers. Available in 400 mL aerosol can, low viscosity lubricant instantly freezes seized and rusted parts to -45°F, which creates hairline cracks in rust layer as metal contracts. Cracks enable lubricating oil to penetrate by capillary action into rust layer. After 1-2 minutes, assembly can be dismantled.

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To remove a stubborn hub do this - http://www.stu-offroad.com/axle/unitbearing/unitbearing-1.htm -. A deep socket or a short extension will also work.

Or, loosen the bolts holding the hub then smack the bolts with a big hammer little by little the hub will come off.

I will be doing this Saturday. Not looking forward to it. Damn Michigan rust.

I've tried the freeze spray on some a/c fittings (aluminum fitting/steel nut); it didn't work so well. Try using Kroil or PB Blaster, and let it sit.... Good luck!

Hallo. I used this little babies:


wim

iwannadie said:

Or, loosen the bolts holding the hub then smack the bolts with a big hammer little by little the hub will come off.

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This is how I usually do it. A set of sacrificial bolts is helpful for this technique, as it tends to mushroom the heads.

lawsoncl said:

This is how I usually do it. A set of sacrificial bolts is helpful for this technique, as it tends to mushroom the heads.

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I use an old socket on the bolt if I don't have new hardware on hand to use.