On 28 Nov 2006 20:42:18 -0800, "Cole" <cole_gebauer@yahoo.com> wrote:

>1990 Honda Civic EX
>
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>The castle nut on my lower ball joint won't move. The pin is removed
>and it just won't spin. I'm at the point of almost completely
>stripping the nut. Does anyone have a suggestion short of cutting it
>off?
>
>Thanks for your help.

Assuming you have the correct socket and large (breaker bar) lever,
soak it in penetrating oil for a long time, then apply heat via a
torch, or even one of those little handheld gas units, and it should
come off.

And of course, an impact gun would be best as well.

Good luck.