Axles stuck in hubs...any ideas?

[mko]

If something is to be damaged, Id rather buy just one thing - either axles or hubs

[troubled4g64t]

Personally I would replace the hubs anyhow since that's also the bearing and has good now's what for miles

[troubled4g64t]

Also when heating it up the trick is to apply the heat to the hub only so that it only expands they are dissimilar metals like our motors the block and head expanded at different rates if you heat the axle it may expand and lock itself in even thighter.

[RAZ_76]

I recommend wearing hearing protection when beating the shit out of things with a hammer. Unlike that guy.

Wait what, whats that, huh?

[DOHCstunr]

Also when heating it up the trick is to apply the heat to the hub only so that it only expands they are dissimilar metals like our motors the block and head expanded at different rates if you heat the axle it may expand and lock itself in even thighter.

I disagree completely. The key is breaking the bond. If you heat the axle and let it cool the expansion will break the rust. If you heat the hub, you risk damaging the bearing or the lubricant inside of it.

[mko]

Both axles are out, but I need two axles and a hub. If someone is going to the yard I will appreciate it if you looked for AWD 2g and see what it has.

[master_visionary]

What method did you use

[mko]

beating the shit out of it with a sledge hammer method.....after everything else failed

[deeznutz]

Dead blow works every time.. Lube those suckers up with grease when you put it back together it keeps the moisture out and shouldn't happen again..