Help! Can't get original steering arm off!
 

I installed my 4" Suspension lift this weekend, but i couldn't finish because i couldn't get the steering arm off to replace with the raised one. is there a trick i'm missing? does it take some sort of gear puller or something?

pics of the original still in place...

Re: Help! Can't get original steering arm off!
 

Very common problem when installing a lift kit...You can't get the steering arm off.There is lots of thread about that here.Just search and you will find tons of threads with people asking about removing the steering arm.
Here is one thread that might help you.

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Re: Help! Can't get original steering arm off!
 

thanks. i was so frustrated i didn't even think about searching...

Re: Help! Can't get original steering arm off!
 

Based on the frequency of the steering arm question, should we take the one thread that has the most detail and make it a sticky?

It's a common issue to run into when lifting a solid axle GM truck. Might make it easier for the 4wd noobs to find it.

Re: Help! Can't get original steering arm off!
 

Ok,I threw together a thread with various quotes from members with tips of removing the steering arm.The thread is sticky and located at the top of the page.

Re: Help! Can't get original steering arm off!
 

sweet. i'm happy to know i can inflict so much drama...:rolleyes:

Re: Help! Can't get original steering arm off!
 

No drama, just one of those often repeated questions.

Thanks for putting up as a sticky...

Re: Help! Can't get original steering arm off!
 

Does anyone make a drop pitman arm to come off the steering box? Seems that might be easier to remove than the steering arm.

Re: Help! Can't get original steering arm off!
 

yep, most kits have that option. I think if you go 6 or 8 inch they recommend both. You should start looking at crossover steering for off-roaders that do 6"+ lifts though.

Re: Help! Can't get original steering arm off!
 

well, i finally got back after it today. it only took about 2 minutes! I tried the socket method, but it didn't visibly do anything.
however, a 12lb sledge hitting the arm from the front/sideways did the trick very quickly! see my other post for the results!