I think I'm doing something wrong

[JustInSideThG8s]

in removeing the stabilizer bar so i have a 5/16"socket and a 3/4" wrench on it...
i broke the tension with a breaker bar then was loosening like regular then it started to get extremely hard to wrench when the 3/4 nut got to the end of the bolt...
its not hitting the socket yet and i've tried using the breaker bar again but its still extremely tough and i'm afrad i'm about to break my 1/4" ratchet...

thnx to anyone who can help me out with this one...

 

[JustInSideThG8s]

anyone able to tell me something different or tell me to just keep going...?

 

[AREA 91]

Heat the nut up with a propaine torch.

 

[Eric VerValin]

Heat, or tighten it back up a little bit, spray some PB or something in there, possibly brush off the end of the bolt with a steel brush or something. And if your worried about your ratchet, buy a craftsman.

 

[93rev2sev]

Cut off wheel. Heat.

Take your pick...

It's a locknut, it's meant to not come off.

 

[pjtoledo]

Cut off wheel. Heat.

Take your pick...

It's a locknut, it's meant to not come off.

correct.

you can also drill the nut to weaken it, then split with a chisel.
for a stronger 5/16 socket, get a 3/8 drive allen bit socket and take the bit out so you can use it like a socket



Perry

 

[JustInSideThG8s]

interesting... didnt know it wash supposed to lock up.... weird thing is i didnt have the slightest problem on my 89...
i guess its gonna have to be cut of...

thnx for the info...