Help! Can't get original steering arm off! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cstanley · 05-28-2007, 11:23 PM

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...

1969k10stepside · 05-28-2007, 11:29 PM

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.

Link

cstanley · 05-28-2007, 11:32 PM

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

**Zoomad75** · 05-29-2007, 11:52 AM

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.

1969k10stepside · 05-29-2007, 01:06 PM

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.

cstanley · 05-29-2007, 02:16 PM

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

**Zoomad75** · 05-30-2007, 12:27 AM

No drama, just one of those often repeated questions.

Thanks for putting up as a sticky...

70 net440 · 06-02-2007, 07:56 PM

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

msgross · 06-02-2007, 08:06 PM

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.

cstanley · 06-02-2007, 09:56 PM

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!

05-28-2007, 11:23 PM	#1
cstanley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,229	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... Attached Images __________________ "Anybody who would paint his truck like this, would go to a minister's funeral dressed in feathers!" - Big Enis Burdett '72 Blazer Restoration Blog: http://sportchicken.blogspot.com/

05-28-2007, 11:29 PM	#2
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	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. Link Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 05-28-2007 at 11:30 PM.

05-28-2007, 11:32 PM	#3
cstanley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,229	Re: Help! Can't get original steering arm off! thanks. i was so frustrated i didn't even think about searching... __________________ "Anybody who would paint his truck like this, would go to a minister's funeral dressed in feathers!" - Big Enis Burdett '72 Blazer Restoration Blog: http://sportchicken.blogspot.com/

05-29-2007, 11:52 AM	#4
Zoomad75 K5Camper Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pueblo, CO Posts: 1,513	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. __________________ Rob Z. 1975 K5 350/465/205/D44/12b 4" lift on 35's- RIP 1991 K5 8.1L/NV4500/241/D44/14b FWC Camper

05-29-2007, 01:06 PM	#5
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	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.

05-29-2007, 02:16 PM	#6
cstanley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,229	Re: Help! Can't get original steering arm off! sweet. i'm happy to know i can inflict so much drama... __________________ "Anybody who would paint his truck like this, would go to a minister's funeral dressed in feathers!" - Big Enis Burdett '72 Blazer Restoration Blog: http://sportchicken.blogspot.com/

05-30-2007, 12:27 AM	#7
Zoomad75 K5Camper Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pueblo, CO Posts: 1,513	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... __________________ Rob Z. 1975 K5 350/465/205/D44/12b 4" lift on 35's- RIP 1991 K5 8.1L/NV4500/241/D44/14b FWC Camper

06-02-2007, 07:56 PM	#8
70 net440 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: yreka, ca Posts: 270	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. __________________ 63 C10 70 Coronet R/T 67 C10 70 Dart Swinger 71 K10

06-02-2007, 08:06 PM	#9
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	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. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

06-02-2007, 09:56 PM	#10
cstanley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,229	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! __________________ "Anybody who would paint his truck like this, would go to a minister's funeral dressed in feathers!" - Big Enis Burdett '72 Blazer Restoration Blog: http://sportchicken.blogspot.com/



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