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09-15-2006, 12:32 AM
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urban fourwheelin
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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?
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09-15-2006, 10:04 AM
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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 
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09-15-2006, 10:10 AM
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Re: sheared the bolts on the steering box off!
Use a claw puller.
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09-15-2006, 01:50 PM
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urban fourwheelin
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Re: sheared the bolts on the steering box off!
yeah, I really hope my frame didn't crack.
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09-15-2006, 02:26 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: vacaville ca, because it as far from indy as i can be
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Re: sheared the bolts on the steering box off!
or a pitman arm puller or a pickel fork.
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09-15-2006, 03:10 PM
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Location: Centralia, Wa
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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. |
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09-15-2006, 04:20 PM
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Re: sheared the bolts on the steering box off!
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09-16-2006, 08:00 AM
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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. 
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09-16-2006, 03:34 PM
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Re: sheared the bolts on the steering box off!
Obviously not Grade 8 bolts, make sure you replace them with grade 8 stuff.
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09-16-2006, 08:00 PM
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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.
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09-18-2006, 02:04 AM
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urban fourwheelin
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Re: sheared the bolts on the steering box off!
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09-19-2006, 03:24 AM
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urban fourwheelin
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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
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09-20-2006, 01:49 AM
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Re: sheared the bolts on the steering box off!
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