John, Go down to your local VW aftermarket shop. They sell a big piece of cast iron that you put over the nut and hit with a sledge. Like this: http://tinyurl.com/644p4 I have seen the splines stripped off the rear axle due to a loose nut. The axle spins but you go nowhere. Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/ ----- Original Message ----- Any suggestions on getting something from Home Depot type places that > will do the job? Is everyong standing on their six foot bars to do this, > or is there another approach? <g> |
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