Can't bust free axle nut

I have a 2006 Tacoma 4wd that I'm trying to replace the front bearing hub on. I can't brake free the axle nut . I did bend my breaker bar though. I was thinking I might need to purchase a impact wrench
But didn't want to spend a ton on one, but also wanted one strong enough to break it free

 

Excuse to get the Milwaukee impact gun…

 

Heat is your friend.

 

I did try the torch route and it didn't budge
I didn't get it glowing cherry red , but it got pretty hot

 

Impact. Buy the most ugga duggas you can afford.

 

For jobs like this I use a 6ft piece of 1.5” steel pipe from the plumbing dept at Home Depot. Cheap, slips right over the end of the breaker. Use PB Blaster first if you need to but this have never failed on any of my old rusty VWs or other vehicles I’ve changed axles on

 

Combination of heat, PB Blaster penetrant spray and a good impact.

 

I agree 100%

 

When I swapped my rear bumper and tow hitch I used a propane torch, penetrant spray, and pneumatic impact for about 30min because I thought it would be easier, after it didn’t break loose I reverted to the pipe method. If you have the space to do it 6ft of leverage does wonders

 

I agree with Jeremiah, leverage is your friend. Never seen a breaker bar bent that bad, lol. Good luck

 

Where do you live Jim? What city?

 

Go full on kamikaze.

Take the wheel center cap off, put the wheel back on, put the 35mm socket on with the bar braced against the ground, 4x4, drive forward in 4Lo

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ill have to remember that one if i have to ever pull off my axle nuts and they dont want to come off using my milwaukee 1/2in

 

I did use a pipe and just ended up with a bent breaker bar.
I'm live in Buffalo NY. The rust is terrible.
The dust plate had completely rusted away

 

Buffalo NY

 

Bummer, you're too far.
Hopefully someone local can see this and save the day with their impact rather than buying one although it is a good excuse to treat yourself to a really good impact

 

Sounds a little scary.
What could go wrong?

 

I see. Just take it to a "ma & pa" repair shop. They usually have the best compressors. Possibly for free.

 

Thanks for the thought
I have an electric harbor freight one that works well on lug nuts. But this was too much for it

 

Maybe someone local to you would lend a hand and get it knocked off for you. Some of us wrench for a living. I own 3 pneumatic and 2 smaller electric impacts. But you’re on the opposite end of the country so too far for me.