A tiny dilema...

dGrabber · October 24th, 2010, 09:00 PM

So, I have a bent axle shaft so I have all that I need to change it. But, theres a tiny problem... I have no "hi tech" tools. How do I get my wheel off? The lug nuts are pretty tight on that thing.lol

Please help me out. Any and all suggestions are appreciated!

Mr. Red Pony · October 24th, 2010, 09:08 PM

IMHO, if you can't get your wheel off, you're not equipped to change the axle. BUT, do you have a 4-way? put some more... oomf in it.

adryan · October 24th, 2010, 09:08 PM

Get a long tube and use it as leverage.

Mr. Red Pony · October 24th, 2010, 09:14 PM

Originally Posted by adryan

Get a long tube and use it as leverage.

"Cheater bar"

But I am assuming you at least have a way to get onto the lug nuts. Right?

dGrabber · October 24th, 2010, 09:15 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Red Pony

IMHO, if you can't get your wheel off, you're not equipped to change the axle. BUT, do you have a 4-way? put some more... oomf in it.

I'll put some more "oomph" in it.lol I've never had to take my wheel off just yet. But, I'll see how that goes tomorrow.lol First time for everything rite?haha

Mr. Red Pony · October 24th, 2010, 09:21 PM

right?

dGrabber · October 24th, 2010, 09:21 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Red Pony

"Cheater bar"

But I am assuming you at least have a way to get onto the lug nuts. Right?

Lol. Btw, I don't happen to have a 4 way lug wrench. That might be the issue. For some odd reason, I have two 1-way lug wrenches.

Silly me!

Mr. Red Pony · October 24th, 2010, 09:24 PM

put a big pipe on the handle to make it longer.

dGrabber · October 24th, 2010, 09:28 PM

Will do. Thank you fine sir!

Mr. Red Pony · October 24th, 2010, 09:29 PM

Just don't slip and strip it..

dGrabber · October 24th, 2010, 09:31 PM

Huh??

mcqueen · October 24th, 2010, 09:38 PM

Originally Posted by tamerGJ

Lol. Btw, I don't happen to have a 4 way lug wrench. That might be the issue. For some odd reason, I have two 1-way lug wrenches.

Silly me!

Lug wrench? Meh. I've found a socket and a big torque wrench works great

mp4 player · October 24th, 2010, 09:57 PM

I usually just use a 1/2 socket wrench to take mine off and torque wrench to put them on(both of which are in my car 24/7). If they're really that difficult then they were probably over torqued.

papemilio · October 24th, 2010, 10:02 PM

If its hard for you to get the wheel off you will need help to fix that axle.

jessemachone · October 24th, 2010, 10:19 PM

he means dont let the wrench slip off the lug nit and round it to the point where you cant turn it with a wrench any more.

you have the right attitude. first time for everything.

the other hardware that you'll have to deal with isnt as heavy duty as those lugs.

this write up includes steps for getting the axles in and out. the pics werent working for me but maybe they will show up for you.

Trac-Lok rebuild how to.

Codeman · October 24th, 2010, 10:23 PM

I am betting some ahole shop used an impact to torque your wheels. That is a pita.

But everyone gave good advise. Just remember lefty loosy righty tighty. And make sure to be on the lug square to prevent rounding the bolt. And more length = more torque, so use longest wrench possible.

dGrabber · October 24th, 2010, 11:46 PM

Thanks everyone! You guys are very helpful!

BlueScreaM · October 25th, 2010, 12:04 AM

Sorry im late, just stand on the lug wrench and use your weight to unloosen it works every time. I have a torque wrench now and works so id pick up one sometime.

GreenMustang00 · October 25th, 2010, 12:35 AM

lol man dont mess with the axle if you cant get wheel off!

I mean ya gotta learn sometime but don't want to get in a huge dilema!

Just out of curiosity, what makes you thinks it's a bent axle shaft?

dGrabber · October 25th, 2010, 02:12 AM

Originally Posted by GreenMustang00

lol man dont mess with the axle if you cant get wheel off!

I mean ya gotta learn sometime but don't want to get in a huge dilema!

Just out of curiosity, what makes you thinks it's a bent axle shaft?

I know its a bent axle shaft. I've taken it numerous places and refused to let em charge me an arm and a leg. Plus, my caliper rubs against my wheel and makes the most annoying squeak! Absolutely hate it!

It's not that idk how to take the wheel off, the nuts are just unusually tight. I've done it on my sister's car before and it wasn't that tight! I'm no weakling, not bragging either. It's not like I haven't dealt with stuff like that before. Just not with my car.

October 24th, 2010, 09:00 PM	#1
dGrabber Regular '00 Mustang V6 Slow but looks nice :p Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 478 iTrader: 0 reviews	A tiny dilema... So, I have a bent axle shaft so I have all that I need to change it. But, theres a tiny problem... I have no "hi tech" tools. How do I get my wheel off? The lug nuts are pretty tight on that thing.lol Please help me out. Any and all suggestions are appreciated! __________________ Build Thread Parts For Sale Mods: 01 Cobra Bumper, GT Rear Bumper, Reverse Glow Gauges, Smoked Headlights, Smoked Fogs, Windstar Upper Intake, 8.8 Rear End, Drilled & Slotted front brakes, to be cont'd...

October 24th, 2010, 09:08 PM	#2
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,789 iTrader: 10 reviews	IMHO, if you can't get your wheel off, you're not equipped to change the axle. BUT, do you have a 4-way? put some more... oomf in it. __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

October 24th, 2010, 09:08 PM	#3
adryan Regular 2003 Mustang V6 Pony Edit Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 249 iTrader: 0 reviews	Get a long tube and use it as leverage. __________________ 2003 Mustang V6 Pony Edition \| 1968 Mustang RS \|1980 Datsun 280 ZX \| 1977 Camaro with '85 Intercooler Engine \| 1971 Cadillac 472 cu.in. (7.7L) Engine \| 1973 Mustang 5.0 Ragtop

October 24th, 2010, 09:21 PM	#6
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,789 iTrader: 10 reviews	right? __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

October 24th, 2010, 09:24 PM	#8
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,789 iTrader: 10 reviews	put a big pipe on the handle to make it longer. __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

October 24th, 2010, 09:28 PM	#9
dGrabber Regular '00 Mustang V6 Slow but looks nice :p Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 478 iTrader: 0 reviews	Will do. Thank you fine sir! __________________ Build Thread Parts For Sale Mods: 01 Cobra Bumper, GT Rear Bumper, Reverse Glow Gauges, Smoked Headlights, Smoked Fogs, Windstar Upper Intake, 8.8 Rear End, Drilled & Slotted front brakes, to be cont'd...

October 24th, 2010, 09:29 PM	#10
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,789 iTrader: 10 reviews	Just don't slip and strip it.. __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

October 24th, 2010, 09:31 PM	#11
dGrabber Regular '00 Mustang V6 Slow but looks nice :p Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 478 iTrader: 0 reviews	Huh?? __________________ Build Thread Parts For Sale Mods: 01 Cobra Bumper, GT Rear Bumper, Reverse Glow Gauges, Smoked Headlights, Smoked Fogs, Windstar Upper Intake, 8.8 Rear End, Drilled & Slotted front brakes, to be cont'd...

October 24th, 2010, 09:57 PM	#13
mp4 player Hardcore Enthusiast '00 V6 Procharged Mustang Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WA Posts: 1,345 iTrader: 1 reviews	I usually just use a 1/2 socket wrench to take mine off and torque wrench to put them on(both of which are in my car 24/7). If they're really that difficult then they were probably over torqued. __________________ 2000 Prochaged V6. T-lok, Mach 1 takeoff exhaust with H-pipe, 20% tint, OEM fogs and all HIDs. SAE Corrected: 289HP/298TQ at 5100RPM(Pegged MAF).

October 24th, 2010, 10:02 PM	#14
papemilio Regular 1999 cobra Join Date: May 2010 Location: Howell,NJ Posts: 293 iTrader: 0 reviews	If its hard for you to get the wheel off you will need help to fix that axle.

October 24th, 2010, 10:23 PM	#16
Codeman Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,933 iTrader: 1 reviews	I am betting some ahole shop used an impact to torque your wheels. That is a pita. But everyone gave good advise. Just remember lefty loosy righty tighty. And make sure to be on the lug square to prevent rounding the bolt. And more length = more torque, so use longest wrench possible. __________________ UDP, CAI, True Duals, LTs, 91 Tune from TT, 3.73 gears, Tlok,Windstar upper, GT TB, Ported lower, Comp 218/226 cam, FRPP C Springs, J&M LCA, Tokico Blue shocks and struts, and J&M Full Length Subframe Connectors

October 24th, 2010, 11:46 PM	#17
dGrabber Regular '00 Mustang V6 Slow but looks nice :p Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 478 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks everyone! You guys are very helpful! __________________ Build Thread Parts For Sale Mods: 01 Cobra Bumper, GT Rear Bumper, Reverse Glow Gauges, Smoked Headlights, Smoked Fogs, Windstar Upper Intake, 8.8 Rear End, Drilled & Slotted front brakes, to be cont'd...

October 25th, 2010, 12:04 AM	#18
BlueScreaM MM Fanatic Better than ONLYaUNCfan's 2012@lightspeed Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 3,368 iTrader: 0 reviews	Sorry im late, just stand on the lug wrench and use your weight to unloosen it works every time. I have a torque wrench now and works so id pick up one sometime. __________________ Formerly, AhobosCheese and Cheddars.

October 25th, 2010, 12:35 AM	#19
GreenMustang00 1 Wheel Peel 2000 Mustang 393w 2001 Mustang GT Vert Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,583 iTrader: 4 reviews	lol man dont mess with the axle if you cant get wheel off! I mean ya gotta learn sometime but don't want to get in a huge dilema! Just out of curiosity, what makes you thinks it's a bent axle shaft? __________________ 2000 393w Swapped Vert 2001 GT Vert 2002 Six Banger

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