axle nut, part MXLCVIII

[dadsCB7]

I do wish I'd had this wheel:

i have a dremel, but it gets hot quick. would this particular wheel work quickly against this if i can find one?

[CB7Luver]

When i first changed my axles on my sedan, i had to take a 1/2" ratchet (craftsman), and a long fencepost over the handle. Lol, the post was like 4ft long, but gave me perfect torque and it just cracked lose..

[Fake Thug]

Yeah, you got lucky. I snapped a brand new Craftsman 1/2" breaker like this.

Thats because craftsman is wack

[Fake Thug]

If you got access to a oxy acetlyne torch use it. That axle nut does not stand a chance. I suggest using antiseize compound on the threads when you reinstall and a new axle nut if you can.

[bacal36]

I was able to break off both my axle nuts with this tool right here. Kinda of pricey, but helped me out a great deal. I LOVE this snap on tool.

Snap On Cordless Impact Gun

[visualpoet]

i have a dremel, but it gets hot quick. would this particular wheel work quickly against this if i can find one?

Depends on what you consider "quick". Those nuts are relatively soft, but a dremel really isn't made for this particular use. It should cut through it pretty easily, just take your time and make easy cuts. You don't need to cut all the way through, once you're most of the way, try splitting it with a chisel or big flat tip screwdriver or a prybar. (any injuries are entirely your own fault for listening to my advice!). I made a cut on each side, then cut into the originals on an angle to widen the slot enough to get my flat bar tip into it, then twisted until it broke away from the axle, then spun one off and the other one broke off.

I don't want to depress you, but when I did mine, I spent over 6 hours in the driveway cutting them off, but, again, I had those little thin wheels. A lot of that time was spent cussing and replacing them.

[dadsCB7]

they're off. a friend of a friend (who owns a shop) loosened them. when i got back home, i used Tim's electric impact to take them off. so guess what i get to do tonight...

[dadsCB7]

I don't want to depress you, but when I did mine, I spent over 6 hours in the driveway cutting them off, but, again, I had those little thin wheels. A lot of that time was spent cussing and replacing them.

yeah, 6 hours doesn't exactly meet my definition of quick. i can think of a lot better ways to spend 6 hours... thanks for the info though

[visualpoet]

You'll be so glad they're done. It took me a while to not cringe when I drove after I did them. I kept expecting to hear that horrible ratcheting noise when I took off.

[CB7Luver]

Yea, i did mine like 6 months ago, and they are now starting to do it again.. any clues what that could be..

[jdm_inspired]

Haha what about you go to a wheel/tire shop and have them take it off. Be worth the 20 bucks in my opinion. Couldnt be more than that.

[dadsCB7]

$0.00

Done.

[bruno8747]

the bar i broke was a Craftsman. the bar he broke might have been a Snap-On (because he said he could get it swapped) and the ratchet he broke was a Craftsman. the steel pipe was how everything was broken. mine wasn't a snap-type break. it was almost like the metal just wore down and it twisted to break. his tools just snapped.

as for being original, the nuts are 36mm and i thought those only came with aftermarket axles. the replacement nuts i got from work are 32s.

The 32mm nuts are generally found on civics. The Stock nut is 36mm.

get a real impact. takes it right off.

I honestly never had a problem with axle nuts. I have the 2135 TI max and the 2132G, never had any problems. Even the 231 Ingersol rand takes them out.

[dadsCB7]

yup, it's a 36. drugs are a terrible thing....

[f22-dohc]

there's a cheapy tool place here in toronto area called princess auto

i bought a 1 inch breaker bar thing like this and it has not failed me since.

tegs/civs/accords.