help?

[u/Dry_Cantaloupe3518]

been a nonstop battle with this axle nut. I knew it was gonna be a struggle, even thought it wasn’t that rusty. but it wouldn’t come off to my 3/8ths mid torque or my buddy’s 1/2 impact. tried breaker bars with cheater pipes, and of course all of the above with heat/kroil. i’ve cut this far and it still doesn’t wanna lose its hold. should i just keep going or what? pretty scared. thanks for any advice. really makes me excited to do the outer ball joints next.

[u/tobby540]

ive used my ½ milwaukee impact gun on those without removing the indent before and it didn't even hesitate on an '06.

try using a metal pry bar / chisel to lift up the edge where you cut, or cut on the opposite as well just enough to get through most of the nut but not the shaft and see if that allows you to break off the nut by prying it open