champ6966 Posted March 13, 2004 Report Share Posted March 13, 2004 anouther quick question today i tried removing my rear hubs for paint the left side came right off but i cant seem to budge the right a friend told me that the right side on all bikes have reverse threads is he right? he dont have a bike or ever has as far as i know so i figured id better check before screwin nut all up and right or not has anyone ran into this before and has any tips for removeing nut thats so tight? thx champ6966 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Posted March 13, 2004 Report Share Posted March 13, 2004 I just had mine off the other day (for the same reason)...both side are regular(lefty loosey righty tighty) threads. If it's on that tight, use something that'll give you a little extra leverage to break it loose..like a 1/2" piece of conduit, over the ratchet handle..or tap the ratchet handle w/ a hammer....if it still doesnt come off...put some penetrating oil on it, let it sit for a few minutes and then try...It shouldn't be on that tight, but.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil Posted March 13, 2004 Report Share Posted March 13, 2004 are they the stock hubs ? try the wd 40 and soak trick, make sure you get it in there really good, sometimes they can be a p.i.t.a. to remove due to all the crud that gets in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SICK BOY Posted March 13, 2004 Report Share Posted March 13, 2004 Liquid Wrench works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oilsmoke Posted March 13, 2004 Report Share Posted March 13, 2004 I know what works Great, 110 PSI 250Ftpd OF torque Air impact gun and 30mm socket. : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotulMonsta Posted March 13, 2004 Report Share Posted March 13, 2004 Splines will corrode together causing the hub to stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
. Posted March 13, 2004 Report Share Posted March 13, 2004 To break them loose I always use a half inch socket wrench with an extension and use a jack stand to support the extension evenly with the nut......then I give it a good stomp and it usually breaks loose. You may need someone to hold the other tire....even in gear to get it to stop spinning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001SSTBanshee Posted March 13, 2004 Report Share Posted March 13, 2004 Put the hub directly on the concrete, put the biggest drive ratchet you have on the nut, and stomp it with you foot to beak it loose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champ6966 Posted March 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2004 thx for replys gonna go try again this morning what was concerning me was the way the axl was bending with the applied press? how hard is it to bend axl? and i tried socket and hammer i think next is lube and impact from work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trick2stroke Posted March 13, 2004 Report Share Posted March 13, 2004 Splines will corrode together causing the hub to stick. Lol did you even read his post? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil Posted March 13, 2004 Report Share Posted March 13, 2004 just curious, did anyone try to heat the nut up ??? :flame: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brugal Posted March 13, 2004 Report Share Posted March 13, 2004 just curious, did anyone try to heat the nut up ??? :flame: I was thinking the samething... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banshee tuner Posted March 13, 2004 Report Share Posted March 13, 2004 Air impact works every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Posted March 13, 2004 Report Share Posted March 13, 2004 just curious, did anyone try to heat the nut up ??? seriously..did you just post that so u could use the new flame thrower smiley??!!!... are those really 30 mill nuts??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton eyed Joe Posted March 13, 2004 Report Share Posted March 13, 2004 just curious, did anyone try to heat the nut up ??? seriously..did you just post that so u could use the new flame thrower smiley??!!!... are those really 30 mill nuts??? 17mm from what I can remember at this point in time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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