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Old 10-24-2004, 11:25 PM   #1
JOE BOB
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Steering Arm Removal

Need help, I am installing my lift kit. I need to install a drop steering arm, but cannot figure out best way to remove old one. Is there a procedure I am not aware of that makes getting the arm off and the wedges out without "cutting" everything off? Thanks, Joe Bob.
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Old 10-24-2004, 11:29 PM   #2
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Make sure your only hitting down edge/ends of it . The cones will start to rise just a bit. Use a screwdriver and tap at them to turn them out.
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Old 10-24-2004, 11:36 PM   #3
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Could go to Auto Zone and rent a pitman arm remover. It'll get that sucker off in 30 seconds.
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Old 10-25-2004, 12:20 AM   #4
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Andy, tell me more!
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Old 10-25-2004, 12:30 AM   #5
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i had a time till i finally took some where and the guy bangs few times on side where shown in pic below and cone washers fly out real ez, made me feel like an idiot. luckily he said it was free for that
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Old 10-25-2004, 07:43 AM   #6
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Thanks for the picture Bud! I was hitting up and down, but not at that location. I will give that a try next!
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Old 10-25-2004, 10:51 PM   #7
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I failed to notice you were talkin 4X4 stuff...I don't know jack about the 4X4s...so disregard my post.
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Old 10-25-2004, 10:56 PM   #8
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steering arm

Get it agianst somthing hard and use a bfh smash it on the sides . I am from NY also you should know how to use a torch
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Old 10-26-2004, 12:11 AM   #9
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Believe me, the torch was my first choice! However, the guy who's garage I am working in right now is in the middle of finishing up another truck, and did not want any "torching" going on until that truck is out of there. His garage, his rules! I am just extremely thankful he is letting us use it to get the mechanical work done. Once we are done, he is going to begin on the body work with me as an assistant.
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Old 10-26-2004, 06:53 PM   #10
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I had to heat mine and then hit it where budweis shows in his pic.
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