[CRiX]

To get my driver-side spindle nut off, it took a 32mm socket on a 3/4" ratchet. I jumped on it with all my weight (a little less than 200 lbs.) The wrench was about 18" long, so that's what..? about 300 foot-pounds. That's what it takes.

P.S. As far as I can remember, that nut had been on there about ten years.

 

[stick]

Be sure to put some anti-seize compound on there before putting it back on so it isn't as difficult next time.

 

[ComposiMo]

Use a long tube (if you have a floor jack, the handle workswonderfully for this ), slide it over the end of the ratchet handle, and use that..... it'll take more than you think to break loose sometimes. I just got reminded this weekend why i love my air tools... lol. Swaps with no power tools at all are a little bit more of a pain in the booty :lol:

 

[lessonsinspeed]

Sometimes an pnuematic impact is the only way to get a nut/bolt out (ex. 2000 ft. lbs on crank pulley bolt).

 

[Dilbert]

I have an expensive air gun and last time I changed an axle I didn't even push the tab back out... stick the 32 mil socket on, grab the gun, BAM! nut comes off. Simple as pie.

 

[xxpaulcpxx]

Air tools are cool, but all you need is a length of pipe to slip over the handle of your wrench.