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Mar 22, 2016 | 03:04 PM

njtinman2

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i have a 94 f150 4x4 with manual lock hubs and i can't get the machine screws loose any ideas if i try really hard the Allen wrench just spins

Mar 22, 2016 | 05:11 PM

JRS2

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How about soaking with penetrating oil for a couple of days then use an impact driver with any bit that will sort of hang on ?

Mar 22, 2016 | 08:50 PM

Bruners4

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You might have to drill the heads off as a last resort.

Mar 22, 2016 | 09:59 PM

njtinman2

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same ideas i had thanks i even tried hitting the Allen wrench with a hammer

Mar 22, 2016 | 10:38 PM

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What I'll do is soak with penatrating oil then first tighten just a little then loosen. Sometimes I've had to do that a few times to get loose.

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