Stuck lugs
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Stuck lugs
I'm a new guy here, and could use some help. I have a '47 1 ton, and have considered rebuilding the original brakes, putting a disc conversion kit on, or some combination.
The problem I'm currently experiencing is stuck lugnuts. I have tried WD40, liquid wrench, heating with a blow torch, etc., and I can't seem to get them loose.
I'm considering cutting the lugs off, or splitting the lugnuts - but since I can't seem to find the parts for a 1 ton truck (the lugnuts are 1 1/8" hex). I hate to make the 'brake decision' based on my inability to get the lugnuts off.....
Any help would be appreciated.
The problem I'm currently experiencing is stuck lugnuts. I have tried WD40, liquid wrench, heating with a blow torch, etc., and I can't seem to get them loose.
I'm considering cutting the lugs off, or splitting the lugnuts - but since I can't seem to find the parts for a 1 ton truck (the lugnuts are 1 1/8" hex). I hate to make the 'brake decision' based on my inability to get the lugnuts off.....
Any help would be appreciated.
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There was a post with a similar condition.
The suggestion was given to take the truck to a service provider that deals with large trucks- they may have to break the lugs loose with a 1 inch impact gun.
This may cost you a few bucks, but it beats getting hurt.
Try using a higher grade penetrating oil- it sounds like rust seize.
Anyway you have your work cut out for you, take your time with your new brakes and all new wheel studs.
The suggestion was given to take the truck to a service provider that deals with large trucks- they may have to break the lugs loose with a 1 inch impact gun.
This may cost you a few bucks, but it beats getting hurt.
Try using a higher grade penetrating oil- it sounds like rust seize.
Anyway you have your work cut out for you, take your time with your new brakes and all new wheel studs.
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pyleofsteele, I think they may be reverse thread on the drivers side. I don't have my '47 1 ton near me (in storage right now) so I can't say for sure,but I think they do use reverse thread on one side.
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Thanks! A friend of mine suggested reverse threads about a week ago - the first time I tried, and they wouldn't budge. I did try to loosen them with my impact wrench in a reverse direction a couple of times through the week but with no luck.
Finally, with your suggestion, I decided to go for broke and used a cheater bar on the end of my ratchet. I guess the week of penetrating oil did the trick - 'cause they're now off - yippee!
Thanks so much. Now I need to figure out how to get the drums off.....?
Finally, with your suggestion, I decided to go for broke and used a cheater bar on the end of my ratchet. I guess the week of penetrating oil did the trick - 'cause they're now off - yippee!
Thanks so much. Now I need to figure out how to get the drums off.....?
