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tcb-1 · 04-09-2009, 09:49 PM

cut precisely at the top of the axle. then you will be able to swivel the nut and off it goes.

a cutting wheel on a grinder is great for ths job. remember, it will make a pop when it's close to being cut through from the release of torque on the bolt itself.

04-09-2009, 09:49 PM	#19
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: putting drop blocks on and cant get the nut off the u bolt.. cut precisely at the top of the axle. then you will be able to swivel the nut and off it goes. a cutting wheel on a grinder is great for ths job. remember, it will make a pop when it's close to being cut through from the release of torque on the bolt itself. __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson