I had the same issue as you, and used the above set up with the addition of my impact driver. A good few smacks with a hammer was enough to get things moving without breaking the socket.
Nelly
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More stubborn bolts- Front Axle Removal
bpchura
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Yes I am located in the US. That reminds me. I do have a hammer driven impact driver. I tried it a few times but what pretty hesitant to really hit it because I didn't want to knock the forks out of alignment or something.
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If you want to pick up shipping both directions, you can borrow my tool. Its a 3/4" or 19mm bolt/nut with washer in the middle WELDED TOGETHER to get that axle loose.
Actually, I can weld another up for about the same price as shipping so you have one. It simply slides in the axle and you put a 3/4 socket (in your case I'd use a box wrench with a pipe) and stand on it. It'll break it loose...
I'd be shipping from 33914. ($3.00 plus actual shipping-cheap enough). PM me and I can weld it up tonight and have it out tomorrow..(or mail mine)
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Brendan,
Your tool is on the way, should be there Saturday.see PM
Scott
Your tool is on the way, should be there Saturday.see PM
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Any updates????
bpchura
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Hey everyone! Finally got the axle loose. I ordered this tool Imgur: The most awesome images on the Internet and with a blowtorch on the left fork I was just able to get enough torque to get it off. It was quite the struggle but its finished.
Thanks for the help everyone!
Thanks for the help everyone!
