Stuck Nuts.

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Originally Posted by Landover

Thanks for the replies guys. Look like I have a few more ideas to try tomorrow. I'll let you know how I go.

If I can't get them off I can let everyone have a go at the Wombat camp on Saturday. Who ever gets them off came be the king;).

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So I have to bring my welder by motorcycle? I thought you were a nice fella! :D

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Originally Posted by MacMan

So I have to bring my welder by motorcycle? I thought you were a nice fella! :D

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We could always series up a few batteries for some bush welding.

I'm heading out there Saturday afternoon if you need a lift.

Well I had a very successful day today. I managed to get the wheel nuts off without much drama at all. I used the "bash the socket on" method and worked a treat. The first side I used a 1" cheapy socket and tapped off afterwards. This was to big for the other side so had to use a good quality 24mm socket. Murphies law bit me on the butt and I can't get the good socket off. Put in the shed for a rainy day.

Also got my snorkel fitted today so it's now ready to hit the tracks.

Thanks for all the useful info, I sure I will need more in the future.

Excellent news. I think half of the winning with the socket bashing method is the bashing.

I've got all my gaskets in hand so if tomorrow is a productive day I'll be mobile for the weekend.

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Originally Posted by Landover

Well I had a very successful day today. I managed to get the wheel nuts off without much drama at all. I used the "bash the socket on" method and worked a treat. The first side I used a 1" cheapy socket and tapped off afterwards. This was to big for the other side so had to use a good quality 24mm socket. Murphies law bit me on the butt and I can't get the good socket off. Put in the shed for a rainy day.

Also got my snorkel fitted today so it's now ready to hit the tracks.

Thanks for all the useful info, I sure I will need more in the future.

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Bring your stuck nut on the socket up for the weekend.

i got nothing to add - just got hooked in by thread name :D:D

onebob

Spent a lot of time trying to think my way through this problem last week. Should have come to you guys first up. Needless to say , I've not put lock nuts back on the old girl. Have had some pretty hairy situations in the bush hundreds of k's from anywhere , and if I hadn't been able to get wheels off it seriously would have been life or death. I really can't believe the problem is so common? Great thread. Wished I looked for it earlier !!!!