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71Rat · 04-08-2003, 09:35 PM

well today i got my rear axle back in and the suspension on it, god it is soo nice for this truck to be coming back together... also broke 2 of my old mans wrenches... breaker bar go booom and so does a ratching wrench.... oops. by the way how did you guys get the rear "U" bolts off? i need to put the shock relocating kit on and i can't seem to budge them. thanks for all of your help and sorry but i am all excited that the truck is actually going back together.

michael

soon i might be able to do this

!!!!

krue · 04-08-2003, 09:40 PM

Try a good penetrating oil, (Kroil if you can find it). Try tapping on the nut while you squirt with oil.

If that doesn't work try heating the nuts. Make sure you wear gloves!LOL

cdowns · 04-08-2003, 09:45 PM

well i hope they were craftsman tools , that's all i've ever used it just feels good going in and gettin free stuff

71Rat · 04-08-2003, 09:52 PM

krue- i used kroil... thats the best stuff in the world, we have like 2 cases of it. but the kroil did nothing, heated them up and they really didn't do anything... one kept making a poping sound, like when u lossen a lug nut after it's been on a car for a while

cdowns- one wrench was craftsman, the breaker bar was S-k... the sears store by me hates me, i am always bringing in tools i have broken.... almost felt like braking another craftsman, just to feel better but held back... it actually feels good breaking a tool and knowing ur going to get a NEW FREE tool!

lngbed71 · 04-08-2003, 10:23 PM

Lotsa leverage on them U bolt nuts. Use a bigger bar and bigger "grunts" and go get more new free tools........

casey · 04-08-2003, 10:33 PM

cut them with a hacksaw and buy new ones, specially when you figure all the work it takes to get them off, and if you did you probably wouldn't want to use them again anyway

71402BB · 04-09-2003, 06:38 AM

If you have a torch that you can use to heat them, try heating them till there bright bright red almost to the point of melting then try turning them they should budge........ Good luck!

krue · 04-09-2003, 06:54 AM

If they won't turn when they are red hot, mash the lever on your torch and wash them off! It's a lot quicker than a hacksaw!

mrein3 · 04-09-2003, 07:30 AM

When I worked at the shop we used to take a 5-foot long pipe and slip it over a STOUT breaker bar. With the car/truck on a lift we took turns walking in circles under the U-bolt holding on to the mega breaker bar.
Today, if it were me, I'd cut them off and buy new ones.

72c10 · 04-09-2003, 07:39 AM

when i took mine off I had the same problem, nothing worked exept my 3" hi speed cutter, when I got through them they made a loud pop and scared the crap out of me i wasnt expecting them to be streatched that tight, there was a bout a 1/4 inch gap where I cut throught the u bolt. i think I got my new ones for about $4.00 each. good luck

fatfords · 04-09-2003, 09:43 AM

If you can find an S-K tool dealer, you should be able to get your ratchet replaced for free too!

Kent

Long Knight · 04-09-2003, 10:10 AM

1/2 in. impact wrench! If that won't break it loose it will twist the whole thing off.

Project1970 · 04-09-2003, 11:55 AM

A lot of the U-bolts on mine flat-out snapped while I was removing them...

Just slice 'em, dice 'em, or whatever you've got. Don't waste your time trying to salvage them.

trailwart · 04-09-2003, 12:39 PM

cut them with a sawzall or try a nut splitter if you can. had to cut mine with the sawzall

gr8scott51 · 04-09-2003, 03:16 PM

Those nuts have 250 ft lbs of torque when installed. I used Rust-solvo (German product similar to Kroil), let them soak overnight. 3/4" breaker bar with 6' pipe on the handle. Good luck.

04-08-2003, 09:35 PM	#1
71Rat ran out of money Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: northern, NJ Posts: 925	all excited! well today i got my rear axle back in and the suspension on it, god it is soo nice for this truck to be coming back together... also broke 2 of my old mans wrenches... breaker bar go booom and so does a ratching wrench.... oops. by the way how did you guys get the rear "U" bolts off? i need to put the shock relocating kit on and i can't seem to budge them. thanks for all of your help and sorry but i am all excited that the truck is actually going back together. michael soon i might be able to do this !!!! __________________ Modify everything, leave nothing alone!~

04-08-2003, 09:40 PM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Try a good penetrating oil, (Kroil if you can find it). Try tapping on the nut while you squirt with oil. If that doesn't work try heating the nuts. Make sure you wear gloves!LOL __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

04-08-2003, 09:45 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	well i hope they were craftsman tools , that's all i've ever used it just feels good going in and gettin free stuff __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

04-08-2003, 09:52 PM	#4
71Rat ran out of money Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: northern, NJ Posts: 925	krue- i used kroil... thats the best stuff in the world, we have like 2 cases of it. but the kroil did nothing, heated them up and they really didn't do anything... one kept making a poping sound, like when u lossen a lug nut after it's been on a car for a while cdowns- one wrench was craftsman, the breaker bar was S-k... the sears store by me hates me, i am always bringing in tools i have broken.... almost felt like braking another craftsman, just to feel better but held back... it actually feels good breaking a tool and knowing ur going to get a NEW FREE tool! __________________ Modify everything, leave nothing alone!~

04-08-2003, 10:23 PM	#5
lngbed71 Nothing fits but the oil Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Gaston, Indiana Posts: 424	Lotsa leverage on them U bolt nuts. Use a bigger bar and bigger "grunts" and go get more new free tools........ __________________ Land of the free Because of the brave

04-08-2003, 10:33 PM	#6
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	cut them with a hacksaw and buy new ones, specially when you figure all the work it takes to get them off, and if you did you probably wouldn't want to use them again anyway Last edited by casey; 04-08-2003 at 11:41 PM.

04-09-2003, 06:38 AM	#7
71402BB now thats a true COON DOG Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Franconia, NH Posts: 1,977	If you have a torch that you can use to heat them, try heating them till there bright bright red almost to the point of melting then try turning them they should budge........ Good luck! __________________ current project 67 402BB stout th350 3.08's with a locker. Plan on tubs 18.5's out back! (thanks Burnsman!) 71 SWB Stepside, was a 250, now is a 402 Big Block with 4 speed and 3.73's ( was crushed by a tree, bed sold, motor pulled) was my first truck!... oh well... 72 LWB 4x4 350 4-speed 3.08's posi wearing army olive drab green (SOLD!) 68 BURB 50TH LOOKALIKE work in progress, soon to have 250-I6 with a 3-speed on the tree 4.11's and posi ( currently sitting in back yard tarped awaiting time, $$$, and lots of love!) 67 1 TON- work truck 396 sm 420 4-speed, flat bed 4.57 gears "big red" (my first landscape truck, very rusty and crusty! but still gets the job done when needed!)

04-09-2003, 06:54 AM	#8
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	If they won't turn when they are red hot, mash the lever on your torch and wash them off! It's a lot quicker than a hacksaw! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

04-09-2003, 07:30 AM	#9
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,253	When I worked at the shop we used to take a 5-foot long pipe and slip it over a STOUT breaker bar. With the car/truck on a lift we took turns walking in circles under the U-bolt holding on to the mega breaker bar. Today, if it were me, I'd cut them off and buy new ones. __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

04-09-2003, 07:39 AM	#10
72c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: burlington KY Posts: 175	when i took mine off I had the same problem, nothing worked exept my 3" hi speed cutter, when I got through them they made a loud pop and scared the crap out of me i wasnt expecting them to be streatched that tight, there was a bout a 1/4 inch gap where I cut throught the u bolt. i think I got my new ones for about $4.00 each. good luck

04-09-2003, 09:43 AM	#11
fatfords Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 350	If you can find an S-K tool dealer, you should be able to get your ratchet replaced for free too! Kent __________________ '56 F-100 (w/all GM stuff) Lookin' for another parts chaser! '05 GMC crew cab

04-09-2003, 10:10 AM	#12
Long Knight Spank 'em if you got 'em! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kansas City Posts: 628	1/2 in. impact wrench! If that won't break it loose it will twist the whole thing off. __________________ Long Knight '71 C-20, 350ci, TH350, Edl. 1406 Carb w/elec.choke, Ignitor ignition, Viper Tires, Orange Dipstick

04-09-2003, 11:55 AM	#13
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	A lot of the U-bolts on mine flat-out snapped while I was removing them... Just slice 'em, dice 'em, or whatever you've got. Don't waste your time trying to salvage them. __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

04-09-2003, 12:39 PM	#14
trailwart Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: michigan Posts: 356	cut them with a sawzall or try a nut splitter if you can. had to cut mine with the sawzall __________________ 72 chevy 3\4 ton 4 speed 4x4 84 1\2 ton 4x4 (gone but not forgotten, thanks for the memories) 1999 suburban 4x4 1982 chevrolet S-10 V-8 (Thanks uncle EARL)

04-09-2003, 03:16 PM	#15
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	Those nuts have 250 ft lbs of torque when installed. I used Rust-solvo (German product similar to Kroil), let them soak overnight. 3/4" breaker bar with 6' pipe on the handle. Good luck. __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott



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