DaveAP Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 When I need to keep the wheel locked while removing the axle nut or rotor bolts. I use a length of unistrut. I fits right over two lug bolts perfect. Mine is about 3-4 ft. long. The end rests on the ground the other end over the two bolts, just watch buggering up the threads. Unistrut is a piece of channel steel, predrilled with oblong holes about every 2-3 inches, used to mount hvac or other equipment. Peace... out, Dave. '78, '87 brats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Interesting. When I was more active yanking axles at PAP I used a box wrench around one stud and braced against the next stud, a two foot pipe to get some leverage, and a couple of wheel rims to brace it against. Worked for me at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAP Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 Ed, how do you define "less active"? The older I get the more it seems I have to do. Just turned 56. Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Ed, how do you define "less active"? The older I get the more it seems I have to do.Just turned 56. Dave. Biggest change is that I don't have a EA82 car anymore. Impreza and Forester axles are easy. Only EA81 I have left if the Brat and I have lots of spares for it. The other advantage I might have is the kids have all moved out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomRhere Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 I've used uni-strut for years and never thought of that use... I have an extra long tire iron for that purpose. Rest the socket end on the floor/ground and slip the other end between two lugs. Thinking I may have a length of uni-strut out in the garage. If not, I know I can get some from work..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschool Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Hey the uni-strut works great out in a junk yard or a u- pull it. Thanks for the tip, made my life easier. Thanks Rob:banana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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