I F-ing HATE rusty hubs!!

Post by **jeb1517** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 2:07 pm

Destroyed 2 rotors trying to get this s*** off and still no luck

Post by **PorkChopExpress** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 2:14 pm

lol ya it sucks. i put the spare tire on and banged the $hit out of it with a sledge.

Post by **NismoZRS** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 2:17 pm

ohh s*** you know what thats means... time for 5 lug conversion!! sup sup??

Post by **Razi** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 2:20 pm

My hubs were on a bit tight when I was doing my 5 lug swap.

First I sprayed Liquid Wrench on the hub, then I aimed my breaker bar down onto the hub and started hammering down on the bar until the hub spun.

Then I spray some Liquid Wrench on it and keep spinning it until it pops out.

Post by **ZOMG.SR20** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 2:33 pm

Razi wrote:My hubs were on a bit tight when I was doing my 5 lug swap.

First I sprayed Liquid Wrench on the hub, then I aimed my breaker bar down onto the hub and started hammering down on the bar until the hub spun.

Then I spray some Liquid Wrench on it and keep spinning it until it pops out.

I use ATF and acetone

Post by **adrianfromthecastle** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 2:49 pm

whoa... I've never seen rotors break like that...

lol thats pretty gnarly

Post by **jeb1517** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 3:22 pm

NismoZRS wrote:ohh s*** you know what thats means... time for 5 lug conversion!! sup sup??

lol yea that's the purpose of trying to get it off.

Razi wrote:My hubs were on a bit tight when I was doing my 5 lug swap.

First I sprayed Liquid Wrench on the hub, then I aimed my breaker bar down onto the hub and started hammering down on the bar until the hub spun.

Then I spray some Liquid Wrench on it and keep spinning it until it pops out.

So you hammer down onto one of the 4 lobes that are for the bolts? Didn't think of that but I'm not sure how much more effective that would be but I'll have to try it.

I might just get a 22mm deep socket and remove the knuckle and take it to NAPA to get the hub pressed out. That seems like the most promising solution at this point.

Post by **Frankenfourty** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 3:23 pm

I feel your pain man. I had to spray some penetrating oil on the hub about every couple hours for 2 days to get mine off. Rusty hubs make me wish I had access to a torch.

Post by **240tunerguy** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 4:23 pm

torches

Post by **ChampaignSilviaS14** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 4:31 pm

You have to twist it, I personally use an air chisel, but a hammer and pry bar might work.

Hit down on it so it spins.

Post by **alms24sebring** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 5:04 pm

I would use a hammer and chisel, taking turns beating the hub with a hammer and PB, or said acetone and ATF

Post by **NISSAN240SX12** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 5:12 pm

damn! thats messed up. if they don't come out you may have to press them out. if i was closer to chicago i let you use my 10 ton press. good luck!

Post by **Spiffy240** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 5:18 pm

wow, i avoided this by just swapping out my whole rear uprights for a 300zx aluminum upgright along with 300zx rear 5 lug hubs, brakes, and brake lines

a little more pricey but SOOOOO much better than my crappy old 240sx brakes.Paired with 30mm front brakes and 300zx bmc and booster, omg its amazing the stopping power.

Post by **Kalypso** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 5:22 pm

you're doing something wrong... nothing requires that much force...

rubber mallets ftw

Post by **maj Andres** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 6:07 pm

Did you undo the four bolts in the back? No one has mentioned this

Post by **ChampaignSilviaS14** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 7:00 pm

Mine were this bad, and NOTHING will pop them out straight. (Except maybe a press).

Post by **jeb1517** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 2:47 am

Spiffy240 wrote:wow, i avoided this by just swapping out my whole rear uprights for a 300zx aluminum upgright along with 300zx rear 5 lug hubs, brakes, and brake lines

a little more pricey but SOOOOO much better than my crappy old 240sx brakes.Paired with 30mm front brakes and 300zx bmc and booster, omg its amazing the stopping power.

They're lighter too! That's what I wanted to do but then I would've had to buy new suspension before I could drive it so I didn't go that route.

maj Andres wrote:Did you undo the four bolts in the back? No one has mentioned this

lol yea that's the first thing I did. I would feel soooo salty if I hadn't. Good lookin out tho.

Post by **heartofaskyline** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 7:01 am

mine just came off with a wiggle and a pull when i swapped in my r33 axles. that blows

Post by **hbpignosePA** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 8:58 am

[QUOTE=ZOMG.SR20]

I use ATF and acetone[/QUOTE

qft it works ppl

and wow zomg had a semi-inteligent post............. impressive

Post by **OutToWinPAHC** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 9:51 am

Post by **Razi** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 10:06 am

jeb1517 wrote:
So you hammer down onto one of the 4 lobes that are for the bolts? Didn't think of that but I'm not sure how much more effective that would be but I'll have to try it.

I might just get a 22mm deep socket and remove the knuckle and take it to NAPA to get the hub pressed out. That seems like the most promising solution at this point.

Yep, it gets things loose and makes it easier to pull out the hub.

Just making sure..you unbolted the axle from the hub right?

Post by **jeb1517** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 10:12 am

Yea I did but it's funny you ask that because the passenger side didn't even have the axle nut..WTF! I have to order it I guess. And what's the adjusting nut for that goes with the axle nut, neither side had that on my car.

Oh and everyone always mentions PB Blaster but I've never seen it at the auto parts store (Auto Zone). Do I have to order it online? I might try the acetone and ATF....50/50 mixture??

Post by **Razi** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 10:35 am

Acetone + ATF works just as, if not better than, PB blaster.

Liquid Wrench is a similar product.

Post by **Gcustoms** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 11:18 am

did you try and air hammer/chisel?

Post by **ZOMG.SR20** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 2:30 pm

Razi wrote:Acetone + ATF works just as, if not better than, PB blaster.

Liquid Wrench is a similar product.

ATF + acetone has SO MUCH more Penetrating power i used a DROP and it breaks thru bolts

Post by **maj Andres** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 5:09 pm

Since you seem to know so much about this technique, what is the mixing ratio?

Side Note: why do you have the I <3 AZ Hitman avatar?

Post by **killernoodle** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 5:28 pm

Get a bigger hammer, and don't be a little patsy when you're swinging it.

Try hitting it in a side to side motion to break it loose. Heat if necessary.

Oh, and take the axle out first, doofus.

Post by **Spiffy240** » Wed Sep 23, 2009 7:38 am

jeb1517 wrote:
They're lighter too! That's what I wanted to do but then I would've had to buy new suspension before I could drive it so I didn't go that route.

Yea man, they are lighter its amazing when I took off the stock ones and put the new ones on how much of a weight difference there is between the whole rear knuckle, brakes, hubs, and all. I love my setup paired with KTS Coils. I would highly suggest in this route. Its a lot more money, but so worth it in the end especially if you plan on going coils. For myself, i massed all my parts during the summer and the last 2 weeks i and a buddy installed everything and tweaked it to work perfect.

GOOD LUCK with getting those hubs off. If you were closer i would gladly stop by and help.

Post by **OutToWinPAHC** » Wed Sep 23, 2009 9:36 am

lol noodle way to rip off my all ready ripped off sig lol I love it. You got the girth, but still falling short

Post by **araelzx2** » Wed Sep 23, 2009 10:51 am

i hope u took off the big nut thats holds the axel

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