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Feb 22, 2004 | 07:00 PM

Njbmx

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From: purgitory

frozen lugs

on my f250, i'm trying to remove the rearend to swap into my f150. now i got one wheel off fine...but the other side is horrible. i sheered off one lug and broke my 3' breakerbar already. i used the bolt/rust penitrator spray and even used a torch to loosen the lugs. what else can i do short of using an oxy torch to cut the lugs out.

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Feb 22, 2004 | 08:20 PM

red_rocket

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I've heard that in the early 80's some F-250's had left hand threads on the rearend on one side.. that could be the case..

Feb 23, 2004 | 11:52 AM

rebocardo

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Yea, I have come across left hand threads on some older F series. Especially ones with the two piece nut. They should be marked with a L in the middle of the stud.

Feb 23, 2004 | 12:17 PM

Boss_358

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I thought left hand threaded lugs was only a Mopar thing. Hmmm.