Tektron is going to send me a new breaker bar. They don't make mine anymore so they are sending an upgrade. I will buy tektron from now on. Great service, and prompt.

 

Some notes as I just replaced all 4 hubs. Porter Cable electric corded impact gun $75 from HD or Amazon. Takes it right off. The stock axle nuts are 32 mm but the replacements I got from RockAuto where 36mm and the socket will not fit through the rim.

 

Is it ok to use heat(propane torch) on the axle nut?

 

I have a couple impact guns I am going to try as well. This one is tougher than both my front were.

 

Yes, you can use heat...just don't go crazy. Sometimes, folks will get it cherry red and zip it off...and the red hot nut will destory the threads on the axle shaft. Just get it slightly red and remove.

 

All I have is propane so I don't think I will have that issue.

 

I bent my 3/4" Break Bar last try, so I contacted Tektron, and with just a text and a note they sent out the new improved model for me. This one is 40" Long and has a heavier duty head design. So from now on I will be ordering Tektron. Craftsman's warranty is super tough to use, this couldn't have been easier or quicker, they even gave me advice on the axle nut.

So going to heat it up now, and see if I can get it off.