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hueyhoolihan · 10-13-2025, 12:16 PM

having recently had the axle nuts on and off my '41 numerous times while rebuilding my parking brake system, my guess is that that damage may be the result of someone attempting to remove recalcitrant axle nuts.

after all, they are intended to be torqued to 150 to 250 foot pounds, from what i've read. add a few decades of time and consequent corrosion and it's not uncommon, i think, for them to experience the business end of sledge hammer and/or a four foot breaker bar. both, IMO, capable of inflicting that kind of damage.

safety concerns for the moment to one side...i would be looking for a good machine shop as a remedy.

10-13-2025, 12:16 PM	#4
hueyhoolihan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2024 Location: central coast california Posts: 594	Re: Hammered alxe shafts - repairable? having recently had the axle nuts on and off my '41 numerous times while rebuilding my parking brake system, my guess is that that damage may be the result of someone attempting to remove recalcitrant axle nuts. after all, they are intended to be torqued to 150 to 250 foot pounds, from what i've read. add a few decades of time and consequent corrosion and it's not uncommon, i think, for them to experience the business end of sledge hammer and/or a four foot breaker bar. both, IMO, capable of inflicting that kind of damage. safety concerns for the moment to one side...i would be looking for a good machine shop as a remedy.