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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 03:06 PM
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I have a 1990 Bronco and the wheel bearing went out on one side. I replaced the bearing and converted to warn premiums. I figured I'd replace the bearings on the other side while I was installing the Warns. I got the old hub out and one spindle nut and the lockring. The threads in front of the back nut are gone for about an 1/8 inch and the back nut will not come off. Does anyone have any ideas about how I can remove this?
 
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 03:09 PM
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I have a 1990 Bronco and the wheel bearing went out on one side. I replaced the bearing and converted to warn premiums. I figured I'd replace the bearings on the other side while I was installing the Warns. I got the old hub out and one spindle nut and the lockring. The threads in front of the back nut are gone for about an 1/8 inch and the back nut will not come off. Does anyone have any ideas about how I can remove this?
cold chisel the lockring in half then replace the lockrings and the spindle... probably replace bearings and races while your at it.

Ray
 
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 03:12 PM
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I already got the top nut and lockring off. The threads wont allow the back nut to come off.
 
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Cold Chisel It In Half!!!!
 
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 03:45 PM
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Oh, you mean cold chisel the nut. I'm not familiar with this sorry. So hammer and cold chisel should remove it? Thanks for the help.
 
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