Date:         Mon, 24 Aug 2015 04:41:42 -0700
Reply-To:     Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
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From:         Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
Subject:      Re: spinning rear lug nut
Comments: To: Joe Novak <joe.novak.6@GMAIL.COM>
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Been there, done that.

Remove the hub. Tack weld stud to hub. Remove lug nut. Grind tack weld. Remove stud.  Replace stud using Loctite stud & bearing sealer. (Green Loctite) Reassemble.

Jim


> On Aug 23, 2015, at 9:02 PM, Joe Novak <joe.novak.6@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> does anyone have experience with this? if so, how much work am i in for
> in getting this nut free so i can replace the entire hub assembly?

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