What is the best way to get that damn spindle nut off. I already busted 2 crapsman breaker bars. I'm thinking an impact and torches is the only way. Heat it up and put the air power to it. I did one this summer on my ZJ and it was a PITA getting that damn nut off. The one on my XJ doesn't want to come.
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Hub assembly
- Thread starter go1lum
- Start date
- Location
- Dracut, MA
Wow... I've never had problems with mine. But I guess that would be the next step. I don't see why a good impact gun wouldn't take care of it...
MoparManiac
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Amherst, NH
Good luck with breaker bars. From personal experience, impact is the only way to go.
ECKSJAY
Water is dirty
- Location
- Covington, WA
Impact. Soak it with something, first... Seeing 'Michigan' for your location makes me cringe, thinking of rust.
yossarian19
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Grass Valley, CA
X whatever on the impact.
Breakers are nice and I do most everything wtih them.... but a 34mm nut ? Ingersoll, Baby!
Breakers are nice and I do most everything wtih them.... but a 34mm nut ? Ingersoll, Baby!
any reason you need to separate the bearing from the axle shaft? only reason would be to replace the unit bearing itself. i generally remove the bearing and axle shafts in one assembly. i would only want to heat the bearing if i was replacing it. don't have to worry about re-torquing it either
MoparManiac
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Amherst, NH
U-joints maybe?
Easier to deal with without the bearing in the way.
Easier to deal with without the bearing in the way.
not at this pace
RCP Phx
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Phoenix,Az
You need something similar to this,I made mine from 2 Harbor Freight sockets and some 3/4"x3" flat stock.A little pressure and a good wack from a BFH and your done!
userbmx1315
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Dallas, NC
i broke a braker bar and 2, 3/4" ratches. the impact wasnt helping either. after soaking it for an hour with PB Blaster it came right off. never really thought that stuff was that good. but i say go soak it. drink a beer. impact off.
Yes U joint and bearings are out. Hub and bearing are on assembly.
- Location
- Lakeside, CA
Impact, and move to where stuff doesn't rust. 
Never had an issue with countless ones, of course I have a _GOOD_ impact.
Never had an issue with countless ones, of course I have a _GOOD_ impact.
hot_rod_hooligans
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Indianapolis
Another vote for PB and an impact
Frank Z
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Colorado Springs
For those that don't have access to an impact gun try this. After soaking in PB Blaster, use a 1/2 breaker bar and a floor jack. Slowly jack up the breakerbar and let the weight of the vehicle do the work. Take it slow, patience is the key.
hanaxj87
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Cincinnati,Ohio
Man sounds like the thing was never apart.. Glad you got it.
Nick
Nick