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Allyn Lane
Jun 12, 2013, 02:00 PM
It a 13/16 size nut that will not move at all. Tried impact wrench , and will not move

Allyn Lane
Jun 12, 2013, 02:06 PM
Can't get the rear shock lower nut off to replace shock

TxGreaseMonkey
Jun 12, 2013, 05:31 PM
Try spraying PB Blaster on the nut, allowing it to sit for awhile, and then spraying it again. Other ideas are to use a 1/2-inch drive, 25-inch breaker bar ($10, Harbor Freight) and, if necessary, apply heat to the nut.

What's the rating (i.e. ft.-lbs of torque) of your impact wrench in reverse? With the proper size metric socket, your impact wrench may get it off. All fasteners on your Taurus are metric.