Broken bits on 4x4 hub
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Broken bits on 4x4 hub
I just bought myself a 94 f150 4x4 but the whole front end is pretty messed up and just about every bushing is shot.
I’m currently trying to do the ball joints but I have broken atleast 10, #15 torx bits trying to loosen these 4x4 hubs. I’ve used zep and other pen oils to no avail… I really don’t want to drill these since they aren’t stripping but just instantly breaking my tips. I can’t go any further without getting them off, any tips would be huge. Thanks in advance
I’m currently trying to do the ball joints but I have broken atleast 10, #15 torx bits trying to loosen these 4x4 hubs. I’ve used zep and other pen oils to no avail… I really don’t want to drill these since they aren’t stripping but just instantly breaking my tips. I can’t go any further without getting them off, any tips would be huge. Thanks in advance
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also from googling replacements I just don’t know if they’ll fit all I can find is Allen heads
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If you rig a torx head bit on to either one, or even a small tipped pointed chisel, you can vibrate the screws for a while, without trying to turn them, then after vibrating them for minutes each, try breaking them loose by hand. It might work.
Vibrate them about twice as long as you think it'll take. Eventually that vibration will loosen them.
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Do you have a hammer drill with hammer mode only, or an air chisel?
If you rig a torx head bit on to either one, or even a small tipped pointed chisel, you can vibrate the screws for a while, without trying to turn them, then after vibrating them for minutes each, try breaking them loose by hand. It might work.
Vibrate them about twice as long as you think it'll take. Eventually that vibration will loosen them.
If you rig a torx head bit on to either one, or even a small tipped pointed chisel, you can vibrate the screws for a while, without trying to turn them, then after vibrating them for minutes each, try breaking them loose by hand. It might work.
Vibrate them about twice as long as you think it'll take. Eventually that vibration will loosen them.
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definitely, I’ll try the smallest pin I have, hopefully it works, maybe I can weld a t15 to something and hit it. I ordered some screws from auto zone as well in case I have to drill them. This thing needs a lot of love, I bought a new steering box, and tie rods just waiting on those excited to learn
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definitely, I’ll try the smallest pin I have, hopefully it works, maybe I can weld a t15 to something and hit it. I ordered some screws from auto zone as well in case I have to drill them. This thing needs a lot of love, I bought a new steering box, and tie rods just waiting on those excited to learn
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If it were me, I’d try soaking them a few times a day with Aero Kroil while tapping the hubs for a week, not beating on them.. just gently, a little bit to get some vibrations to help the oil creep in a bit. Then give them a try.
Ive not had luck with torx bits, even using impact bits, and an impact gun. The only time I’ve used torx bits and impact were on bed bolts. The torx bits just broke. But, those are pretty small, it might work.
Failing that, as above, drill the heads then soak them and take them out.
Good luck with it.
Ive not had luck with torx bits, even using impact bits, and an impact gun. The only time I’ve used torx bits and impact were on bed bolts. The torx bits just broke. But, those are pretty small, it might work.
Failing that, as above, drill the heads then soak them and take them out.
Good luck with it.
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If it were me, I’d try soaking them a few times a day with Aero Kroil while tapping the hubs for a week, not beating on them.. just gently, a little bit to get some vibrations to help the oil creep in a bit. Then give them a try.
Ive not had luck with torx bits, even using impact bits, and an impact gun. The only time I’ve used torx bits and impact were on bed bolts. The torx bits just broke. But, those are pretty small, it might work.
Failing that, as above, drill the heads then soak them and take them out.
Good luck with it.
Ive not had luck with torx bits, even using impact bits, and an impact gun. The only time I’ve used torx bits and impact were on bed bolts. The torx bits just broke. But, those are pretty small, it might work.
Failing that, as above, drill the heads then soak them and take them out.
Good luck with it.
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