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RED72blazer

09-15-2006 12:32 AM

sheared the bolts on the steering box off!

title say's it all. It's hanging on by one bolt at the moment. I can't get the drag link off the steering box. any suggestions?

Burt4x4

09-15-2006 10:04 AM

Re: sheared the bolts on the steering box off!

Well hopefully your frame didn't crack?
Getting all apart is hard even with the bolts not sheared.
I can't type a fix but I can suggest what tools to use ;)
BFhammer, torch, grinder, prybar, ratchet strap to hold the box, drill, hmmmm and a six pack :metal:

jhow66

09-15-2006 10:10 AM

Re: sheared the bolts on the steering box off!

Use a claw puller.

RED72blazer

09-15-2006 01:50 PM

Re: sheared the bolts on the steering box off!

yeah, I really hope my frame didn't crack.

trkklr77

09-15-2006 02:26 PM

Re: sheared the bolts on the steering box off!

or a pitman arm puller or a pickel fork.

nathan_454

09-15-2006 03:10 PM

Re: sheared the bolts on the steering box off!

same exact thing happened to my 71 K5... I sheered 3 of my four, and messed the fourth one up... I wasnt really wheeling either, I was turning around and one tire dropped into a small ditch, just enough to flex the suspension, and snap!

It didnt crack my frame though, hopefully you are as lucky.

LUV2XCLR8

09-15-2006 04:20 PM

Re: sheared the bolts on the steering box off!

Quote:

Originally Posted by nathan_454 (Post 1805759)

It didnt crack my frame though.

Thank God for that one, that would have sucked :(

special-K

09-16-2006 08:00 AM

Re: sheared the bolts on the steering box off!

Pull the drag-linkoff the steering arm.Once you have it off the vehicle you can get the pitman off much easier.
I just responded to a post where a guy was saying using washers to mount p/s on a`67 ain`t no problem,then I read this.:lol:

classicchev

09-16-2006 03:34 PM

Re: sheared the bolts on the steering box off!

Obviously not Grade 8 bolts, make sure you replace them with grade 8 stuff.

bouncytruck

09-16-2006 08:00 PM

Re: sheared the bolts on the steering box off!

Use a big hammer and wack it hard as if you were hitting it on. This will loosen it up a bit. then use a pickle fork and a hammer. I've got a pickle fork if you need to borrow one. Just come by.

RED72blazer

09-18-2006 02:04 AM

Re: sheared the bolts on the steering box off!

Quote:

Originally Posted by bouncytruck (Post 1806681)

Use a big hammer and wack it hard as if you were hitting it on. This will loosen it up a bit. then use a pickle fork and a hammer. I've got a pickle fork if you need to borrow one. Just come by.

yeah I definatly need to get a pickle fork, But I have no car right now. I'll see if I can borrow one, so i can borrow a tool.

RED72blazer

09-19-2006 03:24 AM

Re: sheared the bolts on the steering box off!

Well, I got the box off today...I just needed a bigger hammer. Frame's not cracked...all is good

71jimmy

09-20-2006 01:49 AM

Re: sheared the bolts on the steering box off!

Quote:

Originally Posted by RED72blazer (Post 1808406)

Frame's not cracked...all is good

COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!! :metal:

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