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Dr_Snooz
04-18-2009, 07:17 PM
Okay you master wrenches out there probably know this already, but I just figured it out today, so humor me. We all know that an impact gun is the best way to remove a spindle nut, but you can't take that to the junkyard with you. I tried this today and it was almost as good.

Below is a simple tempered steel punch I bought years ago to remove pressed cartridge bearings.

http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq132/dr_snooz/pic0056.jpg

And here's the trick.

http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq132/dr_snooz/pic0055.jpg

I just dropped it in the rotor vent and gave it heck. I pulled both spindle nuts with no fuss. I put all my weight (145 lbs.) on my 18" breaker bar and it was no problem. I've used that punch here and there over the years for goofy stuff where I just needed something that was extraordinarily tough and it's been great. Well worth the $5 or so it cost.

AccordB20A
04-18-2009, 09:11 PM
indeed thats the best way to do it if you have no "power" tools lol

I use a screw driver it seems to work mint.

2ndGenGuy
04-18-2009, 09:53 PM
Oooh that's a good idea! I'll have to make a mental note of that one for sure!

2oodoor
04-19-2009, 05:45 AM
thats a powerfull tool ~:rofl:

Dr_Snooz
04-19-2009, 06:54 AM
indeed thats the best way to do it if you have no "power" tools lol

I use a screw driver it seems to work mint.

I figured I was late to this party. But I figured there'd still be a lot of people that could benefit from it.

Proboscis
04-19-2009, 07:21 AM
This is a hot tip for me.

phillie
04-19-2009, 07:24 AM
Never thought of that. I have a compressor on wheels I could take if I really needed it but this would help not having to bring it. Is that a 32mm nut?

A18A
04-19-2009, 07:46 AM
that's how i undone my crank bolt lol

Dr_Snooz
04-19-2009, 11:21 AM
that's how i undone my crank bolt lol

I have an automatic...

LX-incredible
04-19-2009, 12:02 PM
Never thought of that. I have a compressor on wheels I could take if I really needed it but this would help not having to bring it. Is that a 32mm nut?

32 mm.

russiankid
04-19-2009, 12:09 PM
Or have someone push the brakes.

DBMaster
04-19-2009, 12:12 PM
I just broke it loose with the wheel still on and the car on the ground! The electric impact wrench helped too, though. :)

LX-incredible
04-19-2009, 12:21 PM
Most of the cars at the jy are off the ground... and sometimes don't have brakes.

DBMaster
04-19-2009, 08:11 PM
Oh! Duh! I guess I just didn't go back and read the first post! Sorry guys.

1987AccordLx-i
04-21-2009, 06:21 PM
Okay you master wrenches out there probably know this already, but I just figured it out today, so humor me. We all know that an impact gun is the best way to remove a spindle nut, but you can't take that to the junkyard with you. I tried this today and it was almost as good.

Below is a simple tempered steel punch I bought years ago to remove pressed cartridge bearings.

http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq132/dr_snooz/pic0056.jpg

And here's the trick.

http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq132/dr_snooz/pic0055.jpg

I just dropped it in the rotor vent and gave it heck. I pulled both spindle nuts with no fuss. I put all my weight (145 lbs.) on my 18" breaker bar and it was no problem. I've used that punch here and there over the years for goofy stuff where I just needed something that was extraordinarily tough and it's been great. Well worth the $5 or so it cost.

dam doc... i have the same toolbox haha trip out

Dr_Snooz
04-21-2009, 07:50 PM
Was yours $15 from the Walnut Creek Hospice Thrift Store? That would be awesome!