Help removing axle nut?

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  1. GinNam
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    Hey guys. I need some advice or actual help removing my axle nuts. Im just wanting to remove my drums so that i could do my disc conversion. ive removed axle nuts before at Upull without any issues, but my car has so far eaten two of my 1/2 in Craftsmans.
     
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    10 foot breaker bar
     
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    Impact gun.
     
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    un-stake the flange?
     
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    Apply heat...than the suggested 10 foot breaker bar.
     
    silver03, Nov 17, 2012
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    torch and more impact. Next step, more torch and then a long ass breaker bar. It will come off.
     
    Back Road Runner, Nov 18, 2012
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    Used a torch and an impact.. no dice. A lot more heat and a 5' pipe over a breaker bar... nothing. Its fused on there pretty good.
     
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    Damn, that's bad! When I replaced my axle on my saabaru, the impact zipped the axle nut right off.

    For the amount of time and hassle, perhaps its time to remove the hub assembly/knuckle and axle, and replace the whole shebang? :D :unsure:
     
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    That's why he wants it off
     
    idget, Nov 18, 2012
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    Maybe try hosing it down with deep creep for a day or two and then try Sheen's method again.
     
    Mr.Tran, Nov 19, 2012
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    C4? always worked for me.
     
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    Damn! I wish I got to try to do this..But "unfortunately", Morries Subaru of Brooklyn Park has gotten it off for me. :D

    Thanks all for chiming in, and Idget for the help. Hopefully, I can finally get through with the parts swappage tomorrow.
     
    GinNam, Nov 20, 2012
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