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Ratzin Fratzin #((&$# axles.... any tips?
« on: January 24, 2006, 02:36:03 PM »
Can't get my axles to give up the ghost and come loose...

I have banged, wiggled, slammed with a baseball bat (with tire on...LOL)

Hit with a large dead blow hammer in various spots...

I don't have a large slide hammer....

Anyone have any tips?   I SERIOUSLY need to get this spool in by the weekend!
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Re: Ratzin Fratzin #((&$# axles.... any tips?
« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2006, 03:03:32 PM »
I borrowed a slide hammer and then I added a Chevy 350 harmonic balancer to the handle. I used the weight and the balancer together and it took me about 30 minutes to get the axles out.  Not Fun At All!!!!!!!!
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Re: Ratzin Fratzin #((&$# axles.... any tips?
« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2006, 03:08:59 PM »
I had my axle lying on the floor. So I've tied it to a tree and winched the axle out it  ;D
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Re: Ratzin Fratzin #((&$# axles.... any tips?
« Reply #3 on: January 24, 2006, 03:12:13 PM »
Quote from: Quaddawg on January 24, 2006, 02:36:03 PM
Can't get my axles to give up the ghost and come loose...

I have banged, wiggled, slammed with a baseball bat (with tire on...LOL)

Hit with a large dead blow hammer in various spots...

I don't have a large slide hammer....

Anyone have any tips?   I SERIOUSLY need to get this spool in by the weekend!

One thing that works is using a length (yard or meter) of chain about. Bolt the chain on to your lug nuts studs or axle flange bolts (bolt to two opposing studs). Then 'snap' the chain like a rope. This will work. watch your shins, eyes, body parts. The flailing chain can be unpredictable.

-Eric
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Re: Ratzin Fratzin #((&$# axles.... any tips?
« Reply #4 on: January 24, 2006, 03:50:49 PM »
Go rent or borrow a slide hammer.
I built a slide hammer out of a twisted
axle and a heavy section of square tube,
weld a piece across the spline section
and waalla  home made slide hammer,
works like a charm
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Re: Ratzin Fratzin #((&$# axles.... any tips?
« Reply #5 on: January 24, 2006, 06:55:02 PM »
Eric, you are the second person to tell me that technique tonight...  I can see me screwing up all sorts of stuff like that, INCLUDING my shins... lol....  BUT, if all else fails, I will definitely give it a try..  IF the slide hammer doesn't work....

Harbor Freight has an acceptable slide hammer for $39.00.... I'll get one.. :D  I mean, how badly can a slide hammer be made...  I am sure it will hold up for a few uses...


Thanks guys...
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Re: Ratzin Fratzin #((&$# axles.... any tips?
« Reply #6 on: January 24, 2006, 07:41:52 PM »
Im with Eric - chains ;D  Too easy, so cheap   ;)

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Re: Ratzin Fratzin #((&$# axles.... any tips?
« Reply #7 on: January 25, 2006, 06:48:47 AM »
Quote from: Quaddawg on January 24, 2006, 06:55:02 PM
Eric, you are the second person to tell me that technique tonight...  I can see me screwing up all sorts of stuff like that, INCLUDING my shins... lol....  BUT, if all else fails, I will definitely give it a try..  IF the slide hammer doesn't work....

Harbor Freight has an acceptable slide hammer for $39.00.... I'll get one.. :D  I mean, how badly can a slide hammer be made...  I am sure it will hold up for a few uses...


Thanks guys...

Well, it does work. :) Sometimes, on the trail you have to make do with what you've got. Ya know?

Good luck, Eric
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