javt99
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- 1999 VT Calais
I'm trying to crack the (30mm) nut, which holds the lower control arm and the radius rod together. I cannot for the life of me get it undone!
First I totally wrecked a good adjustable wrench because I was forcing it so hard it couldn't help but keep slipping. Now I'm using using a 30mm socket, and I'm using a carjack to push the handle up, so as you can imagine there is a LOT of force behind the socket handle. It gets to the point where the handle keeps moving, but the socket doesn't - I'm scared the handle will break!
I've tried heaps of WD40, as well as Loctite Freeze & Release.
If I take it to a mechanic, they'll no doubt get it done, but how???
Please help me guys.
Oh yeah, I've got a 1999 VT Calais, if that makes any difference...
First I totally wrecked a good adjustable wrench because I was forcing it so hard it couldn't help but keep slipping. Now I'm using using a 30mm socket, and I'm using a carjack to push the handle up, so as you can imagine there is a LOT of force behind the socket handle. It gets to the point where the handle keeps moving, but the socket doesn't - I'm scared the handle will break!
I've tried heaps of WD40, as well as Loctite Freeze & Release.
If I take it to a mechanic, they'll no doubt get it done, but how???
Please help me guys.
Oh yeah, I've got a 1999 VT Calais, if that makes any difference...
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