95 Ram 1500 4X4 right front axle U-joint replacement

[giddy]

Ihave aquestion about the axle nut on my truck. I was attempting to change the u-joint on the right front side, but the axle nut will nut come off. Does anyone know if the threads are right or left handed? Heat and breaker bar will not budge nut! Please help!!!

[Kentw]

Not sure about a '95, but my '99 is right hand threads. I used penetrating oil and an underpowered impact wrench. After about 3 minutes of it pounding on it, it came off.

[compliment29]

both sides are right hand thread. youll need a air impact gun or a strong 3/4 drive electric.

[giddy]

Thanks guys, I'll try again this weekend with a big impact gun. Will post results after next attempt.

[giddy]

Thanks for the replies! Worked on the truck the other day. Used a 3/4" breaker bar and a cheater pipe and it came right apart.

[Blylock]

just a thought. instead of taking all that apart to get the shaft out, just take the 3- 14mm 12pt bolts out of the backside of the hub, and the whole hub assembly and shaft comes out. i can get both shafts out in less than an hour.