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Old Mar 13, 2013 | 09:32 PM
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HELP!! Front spindle bolts

hey guys i have a 1993 Ford F15 with the 4.9. Right now my truck is on jack stands in my garage with the front end tore apart. Im in the process of trying to replace the front axle joints and the hubs. I have both sides down to just the spindle. My problem is the 5 bolts that hold the spindle to steering knuckled are stuck with 20 years ofr rust. Can any one give me some tips on how to get these nuts off? I have broken 3 rachets and completely soaked them in PB blaster multiple times but nothing is working, some of them are starting to round. Any help would be greatly appreciated as i would like to get this truck back to driveable condition asap...Thanks!
 
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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 01:51 AM
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Ha a 6 point socket of the right size and a good quility rachet or impact..... Something will be bound to break
 
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Try the ol' ATF Fluid/Acetone mix to break the rust up...

Or maybe a propane torch to carefully heat each nut, and turn it, etc
 
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