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Jul 17, 2007 | 09:03 PM

#16

rusty90f1504x4

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i find that soaking with a flamable penetrating fluid then hitting with heat till fluid burns out work. then hit with the bfh.
ford dually rims and chev one ton rims are the worst,
along with siezed dayton wheels on a trailer

Jul 17, 2007 | 11:13 PM

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gray91

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From: Agawam,MA

Thanks rusty90f1504x4. That's one of the things I'm doing because they don't get "stubborner" --- If not for needing to bleed the new brake lines I'd be tempted to take this rig to Midas for one of their "free brake checks" -- but I would not be able to keep a straight face as their grease monkeys hammer, bash, and swear at it. Seriously, though, I will be trying all suggestions until that wheel comes free. In the mean time, since I have to work the next two days twelve hours apiece I'll soak it good with more PB Blaster then have at it again Friday and the weekend.

Thanks again to all!

Jul 18, 2007 | 09:13 PM

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StealthWyvern

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Quote:

Originally Posted by gray91

I'd be tempted to take this rig to Midas for one of their "free brake checks" -- but I would not be able to keep a straight face as their grease monkeys hammer, bash, and swear at it.

I was about to suggest taking it in for a free brake check whie gettign the oiel changed or something. lol

Jul 19, 2007 | 08:16 AM

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gray91

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I was joking the other day, but that _______ tire still won't come off. (but I didn't do a lot of time on it Weds.. Work and rain) It doesn't sound as crazy of an idea as before.. But tomorrow's another day, and it's been heavily dosed with penetrating oil.

Jul 19, 2007 | 09:54 AM

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gray91

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Hate to see a great thread end but

Got the wheel off this morning. Came home from work, decided to give it a few kicks before turning in for the "night" and heard a new sound.. Like a loose rim. Couple more kicks and off it came.

I came to the forum to learn if there were any tools or tricks, but boils down to persistence and penetrating oil.

But the upside is, when I bought this truck, I thought I bought just a truck, but "thanks" to this stuck rim, I learned the truck comes with a community of friendly people with at least one common interest.

Thanks again to all who made their suggestions!
Still a long way to go to get gray 91 up to snuff again, I'll probably have more questions later on, and hopefully can contribute my experiences to others.

KB

Jul 19, 2007 | 10:10 AM

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quicklook2

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From: Lakewood, Ohio

i am glad that using the heavy boot and a swift kick got it off for you.

those old time mechanics have a lot of good tips and i am glad it helped you.

good job and keep the questions coming.

Last edited by quicklook2; Jul 19, 2007 at 10:14 AM.

Jul 19, 2007 | 10:39 AM

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oldproudvet

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From: Central Minnesota

the only method that works on a deal like this is to take something heavy, oak 6x6 at least 3 or 5 ft long and use it like a battering ram from the inside. 2 guys w/a railroad tie work well. I've "slapped" them from the outside too, with a wood beam and it's worked. It has to be HEAVY to work though

Jul 19, 2007 | 10:54 AM

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44dwarf

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From: Winchendon MA

Heres one more for the future.
If the rims are steel or alum with spoke and your not concerned with the finish.

Take a 6 foot lenght of chain loop one end aound a spoke now grap the other end and pull tight them let it slack and QUICKLY snap it back inline with the links. As the chain links snap tight they impact the rim like a shot filled hamer. This works great on stuck rear axles too.

44dwarf