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RED72blazer · 09-15-2006, 12:32 AM

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

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

jhow66 · 09-15-2006, 10:10 AM

Use a claw puller.

RED72blazer · 09-15-2006, 01:50 PM

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

*trkklr77* · 09-15-2006, 02:26 PM

or a pitman arm puller or a pickel fork.

nathan_454 · 09-15-2006, 03:10 PM

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

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Originally Posted by nathan_454

It didnt crack my frame though.

Thank God for that one, that would have sucked

**special-K** · 09-16-2006, 08:00 AM

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.

classicchev · 09-16-2006, 03:34 PM

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

bouncytruck · 09-16-2006, 08:00 PM

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

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

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

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

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Originally Posted by RED72blazer

Frame's not cracked...all is good

COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

09-15-2006, 12:32 AM	#1
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	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? __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

09-15-2006, 10:04 AM	#2
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	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 __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

09-15-2006, 10:10 AM	#3
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	Re: sheared the bolts on the steering box off! Use a claw puller. __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

09-15-2006, 01:50 PM	#4
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	Re: sheared the bolts on the steering box off! yeah, I really hope my frame didn't crack. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

09-15-2006, 02:26 PM	#5
trkklr77 Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: vacaville ca, because it as far from indy as i can be Posts: 775	Re: sheared the bolts on the steering box off! or a pitman arm puller or a pickel fork.

09-15-2006, 03:10 PM	#6
nathan_454 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Centralia, Wa Posts: 109	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. Last edited by nathan_454; 09-15-2006 at 03:10 PM.

09-16-2006, 08:00 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	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. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 09-16-2006 at 08:00 AM. Reason: can`t type

09-16-2006, 03:34 PM	#9
classicchev Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,936	Re: sheared the bolts on the steering box off! Obviously not Grade 8 bolts, make sure you replace them with grade 8 stuff. __________________ 67- 72 Parts collecter

09-16-2006, 08:00 PM	#10
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	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. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

09-19-2006, 03:24 AM	#12
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	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 __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.



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