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Jeff_SS · 09-06-2024, 10:42 PM

Went to pull the axles to replace the axle seals on the diff and put in my new rear struts. Axle nut was seized on. Tried removing with a big breaker bar. Then used a big pipe to get more leverage, even standing on the pipe it wouldn't break free. My dewalt impact driver did no good to get it off. Used a torch with map gas to try and heat it up and break it free, no luck.
Went out and bought a proper dewalt impact wrench (20V MAX XR) and that sucker came right off. Amazing what a proper impact wrench can do.
Will try to tackle the rest of the job tomorrow.

09-06-2024, 10:42 PM	#1276
Jeff_SS "Cam Only" Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,774 View My Garage	Went to pull the axles to replace the axle seals on the diff and put in my new rear struts. Axle nut was seized on. Tried removing with a big breaker bar. Then used a big pipe to get more leverage, even standing on the pipe it wouldn't break free. My dewalt impact driver did no good to get it off. Used a torch with map gas to try and heat it up and break it free, no luck. Went out and bought a proper dewalt impact wrench (20V MAX XR) and that sucker came right off. Amazing what a proper impact wrench can do. Will try to tackle the rest of the job tomorrow. __________________ 2013 AGM Camaro 2SS/RS M6 \| LSA Blower, 2.5" pulley, 10% lower, FIC1000's, Fore Innovations Twin Pump fuel system w/ Flex Fuel, CMS Custom Grind Cam, Kooks 1 7/8" headers w/ catless off-road pipes, NPP Exhaust, 3.91's, JLT ZL1 Intake, Prospeed Heat Exchanger, Monster S Series Triple Disc Clutch \| Pfadt Suspension, 1LE Sway Bars \| DSS 1000hp axles \| Mickey Thompson ET Street R 305/45/18 \| Tuned by Ryne @ CMS E85: 734rwhp/674rwtq