Grit dog wrote:
Dick_B wrote:
Impact wrench?
Nope, it's a jam nut on a long threaded stud with a hook on the end, hooked to the truck.
You can fashion a redneck shadetree impact wrench of sorts. It actually works pretty good.
1) First, soak them down as mentioned above for a day or so. PB Blaster is pretty good stuff.
2) Then get two 3/4" (mine are 3/4") combination wrenches. One will be used as a wrench and the other will be used as a hammer. Don't use a real hammer, use the wrench because you want speed, not weight.
3) Put one of the wrenches on the hex nut and hold it in place with you left hand (assuming you are right handed) by grasping around the wrench and nut. Leave the other end of the wrench exposed.
4) Take the other wrench and strike the exposed end of the wrench in your left hand as hard and sharply as you can. Make sure you are turning the nut in the correct direction. Right tightly, lefty loosey. Hang on to both wrenches so they don't go flying and knock your teeth out.
