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Nov 6, 2004 | 09:47 PM

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waldreps

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Please help!!!

I'm in the middle of replacing my ball joints on my 1994 F150 4x4. I can't get the lower ball joint nut to break free. I have soaked it in PB blaster penetrating oil, tried my impact wrench and a breaker bar that bent. The impact wrench broke the upper ball joint nut free no problem but it won't move the bottom one. Maybe the swivel that I have to use has something to do with it. I know that reduces the amount of torque that is getting to the nut. Any ideas please. I am stuck and can't go further and not about to put this back together and pay someone $650 to replace them for me.

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Nov 7, 2004 | 12:40 AM

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SoCalDesertRider

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You may have to break out the flame wrench (torch)...

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Nov 7, 2004 | 02:02 AM

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Tight Nut ?

What ever size it is (the nut) you have , can you get a breaker bar on it ? you may need that torch

TNT

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Nov 7, 2004 | 07:07 AM

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Try the "candle trick" listed in the FAQ thread in the Garage forum.

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Nov 7, 2004 | 10:31 AM

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Thanks for the candle trick, torque. The nut finally came off.

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