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Alperovich · 08-02-2009, 01:09 PM

so my axle finally took a dump more or less. its been bad since NALM when it failed on the dyno. rofl!

so i had to go replace my breaker bar, b/c it broke while i was trying to tighten the axle nuts on the

.

new breaker bar in hand, i goto try break my nut loose, BAM:

dammmmit!! WTF! BS > u get the point

sears being a 20min drive from my house, i go and borrow my friends ace breaker bar (so incase it breaks also, ace is down the street).

so i drive down to ace, and they are out of stock on the 1/2in drive and no 3/4 drive's in stock.

WELL, i finally made it to sears today, and guess what >?? no 1/2in left in stock. hmmm do those relaly break so fast?

so 1 3/4in drive breaker bar later

30min from breaking the axle nut loose had i the car assmebled and ready to raise her down and tighten the axle nut

jss21382 · 08-02-2009, 03:11 PM

That'd be why I stopped using consumer level tools years ago...though if you're not using them daily professional grade tools are a bit pricey

Blackend · 08-02-2009, 04:36 PM

Hmmm - I never had a problem with the axle nuts after I got THIS!

Nino418 · 08-02-2009, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackend

Hmmm - I never had a problem with the axle nuts after I got THIS!

^+1 i always just use an impact gun. its um... a shit load easier.

Blackend · 08-02-2009, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nino418

^+1 i always just use an impact gun. its um... a shit load easier.

After 2 18" breaker bars and a 1/2 ratchet broke, I figured it was time to upgrade for the long-term! I love that IR gun though - 5 hits and both axle nuts were off.

samblaze · 08-02-2009, 04:40 PM

@ "raise her down"! Quick work on the axle!

LegendLand · 08-02-2009, 04:59 PM

Just buy like 10 breaker bars from Harbor Freight. That's where many of my tools come from. They're crazy cheap and pretty good quality normally. This way you have backups

Alperovich · 08-02-2009, 05:52 PM

i never had a problem with breaking my breaker bar. its been good for 5 years. i was suprised when it broke. on a side note: every time i've treid using a impact on a axle nut it didn't work. with the amount of force it put on the breaker bars, i feel like its was like 1000lbs hmm. dunno. i'm not much for air tools, guess i'm jjust used to manual labor

1_Hot_Legend_L · 08-02-2009, 08:39 PM

I use my S&K 3/4" impact. Zips the axle nuts off just as if they were already loose.

Ken · 08-02-2009, 09:32 PM

lol when I did my friend's axles, we couldnt get it off, so i told him to drive it to the gas station like a few blocks away and ask them to break both loose for him. It took them like 10 seconds with the air impact.

08-02-2009, 01:09 PM	#1
Alperovich The Stig Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Port,FL Posts: 10,674 '94 ACURA Legend Coupe LS '94 ACURA Legend Coupe LS Real Name: The Stig	What-a weekend. axle fun. so my axle finally took a dump more or less. its been bad since NALM when it failed on the dyno. rofl! so i had to go replace my breaker bar, b/c it broke while i was trying to tighten the axle nuts on the . new breaker bar in hand, i goto try break my nut loose, BAM: dammmmit!! WTF! BS > u get the point sears being a 20min drive from my house, i go and borrow my friends ace breaker bar (so incase it breaks also, ace is down the street). so i drive down to ace, and they are out of stock on the 1/2in drive and no 3/4 drive's in stock. WELL, i finally made it to sears today, and guess what >?? no 1/2in left in stock. hmmm do those relaly break so fast? so 1 3/4in drive breaker bar later 30min from breaking the axle nut loose had i the car assmebled and ready to raise her down and tighten the axle nut __________________ 94 KA8 DMM LS 6spd "MISTY" 2017-present 94 KA8 Milano LS 6spd "Milano" 2012-2017 RIP stupid camry 94 KA8 SGM LS 6spd "Annie" 2008-???top secret 94 KA7 DMM GS auto "Misty" 2008 RIP 93 KA8 GBP LS 6spd 2005-2008 RIP FOR SALE:dotORG + I<3myLegend(KA/KB) stickers! +more

08-02-2009, 04:36 PM	#3
Blackend Black is the new... Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: TX Posts: 967 '95 ACURA Legend Coupe LS	Hmmm - I never had a problem with the axle nuts after I got THIS! __________________ RIP Bro

08-02-2009, 04:40 PM	#6
samblaze SGM/Type F Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: OH-IO Posts: 1,520	@ "raise her down"! Quick work on the axle! __________________ 94 GS 6MT Sig by DG

08-02-2009, 04:59 PM	#7
LegendLand 10 Years, 6 Legends Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia/Vermont Posts: 4,585 '00 JEEP CHEROKEE '94 ACURA Legend Coupe LS '92 ACURA Legend Sedan LS Real Name: Josh	Just buy like 10 breaker bars from Harbor Freight. That's where many of my tools come from. They're crazy cheap and pretty good quality normally. This way you have backups __________________ *Regal Red 1994 Legend LS Coupe*

08-02-2009, 05:52 PM	#8
Alperovich The Stig Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Port,FL Posts: 10,674 '94 ACURA Legend Coupe LS '94 ACURA Legend Coupe LS Real Name: The Stig	i never had a problem with breaking my breaker bar. its been good for 5 years. i was suprised when it broke. on a side note: every time i've treid using a impact on a axle nut it didn't work. with the amount of force it put on the breaker bars, i feel like its was like 1000lbs hmm. dunno. i'm not much for air tools, guess i'm jjust used to manual labor __________________ 94 KA8 DMM LS 6spd "MISTY" 2017-present 94 KA8 Milano LS 6spd "Milano" 2012-2017 RIP stupid camry 94 KA8 SGM LS 6spd "Annie" 2008-???top secret 94 KA7 DMM GS auto "Misty" 2008 RIP 93 KA8 GBP LS 6spd 2005-2008 RIP FOR SALE:dotORG + I<3myLegend(KA/KB) stickers! +more

08-02-2009, 03:11 PM	#2
jss21382 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 2	That'd be why I stopped using consumer level tools years ago...though if you're not using them daily professional grade tools are a bit pricey

08-02-2009, 09:32 PM	#10
Ken ridin' high Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: land of the far left Posts: 1,520 '87 ACURA Legend Sedan Base Model	lol when I did my friend's axles, we couldnt get it off, so i told him to drive it to the gas station like a few blocks away and ask them to break both loose for him. It took them like 10 seconds with the air impact. __________________ . k e n

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