Best way to remove a spindle nut

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/q...oz/pic0056.jpg

And here's the trick.

http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/q...oz/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.

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.

Oooh that's a good idea! I'll have to make a mental note of that one for sure!

thats a powerfull tool ~:rofl:

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Originally Posted by AccordB20A

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.

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

This is a hot tip for me.

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?

that's how i undone my crank bolt lol

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Originally Posted by A18A

that's how i undone my crank bolt lol

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I have an automatic...

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Originally Posted by phillie

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?

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32 mm.

Or have someone push the brakes.

I just broke it loose with the wheel still on and the car on the ground! The electric impact wrench helped too, though. :)

Most of the cars at the jy are off the ground... and sometimes don't have brakes.

Oh! Duh! I guess I just didn't go back and read the first post! Sorry guys.

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Originally Posted by Dr_Snooz

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/q...oz/pic0056.jpg

And here's the trick.

http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/q...oz/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.

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

Was yours $15 from the Walnut Creek Hospice Thrift Store? That would be awesome!