Thanks for all the words of encouragement. Having already mangled both a 1/2" and 3/4" drive flex-heads on this axle nut, I opted for the 3/4" sliding crown [or whatever it is they call it]. The nut had been soaking in penetrating oil again last night. A little heat, put the socket on...stuck 5' of pipe on the bar and climbed on the end [I was literally hanging onto the front door handle]. The bar flexed into an amazing arc, then a very distinct "groink" echoed through the neighbourhood. Let I tell you, that was one rusty axle under that nut! Now, it looks as though I will have to rig some sort of bracket to get a two armed puller on the drums [I was thinking about a couple of curved pieces of flat stock drilled to fit the lugs]. I tried my "smack the tyre with a rubber mallet" trick that I used on the front drums, but nothing moved... Bugs & Things & Bricks...Oh, my! Roy -- Roy Nicholl Atlantic Systems Group Phone: (506) 453-3505 Incutech Centre Fax: (506) 453-5004 B/S 69000 E-Mail: Roy.Nicholl@ASG.unb.ca Fredericton, NB Canada E3B 6C2
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