2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission front steering stabilizer removal..Help!

[lorlando]

i bought a set of the rancho 5000 all around and adteering stabilizer as well, i tried to install the stabilizer but couldnt get the bolt out of the drag link bar, how do i take this out? also if any one has the over the center ajustment tsb please email me it thanks

 

[tp0d]

lorlando:





You need a pitman arm puller, available at napa or the like, for relatively cheap. Just attach the puller, tighten up real good, then wack it with a medium sized hammer, and it will POP... Do a search on damper, you will find multiple articles relating to this. .



-j

 

[T-Bone]

Lorlando,

At Pep Boys here in Colorado you can “rent” a pitman arm puller. You have to put a deposit down (I think it was $10 or $15 for the puller) when you get the tool but the entire deposit is refunded when you return the tool. I think the standard checkout time is around 10 days. They have quite a few different tools in this program – spring compressors, torque wrenches, etc.

T-Bone

 

[InThinAir]

Wow, I guess I am not that smart. I replaced one about a year ago on my 96 when I was putting it up for sale. I had no idea you needed a puller. Doh!! I did get it off with a sawsall and a hammer tho!



---Doug

 

[DaveN]

puller is best... . I used heat and a BFH (big frikkin hammer) due to lack of puller. Wouldn't recommend that method.

 

[Todd G]

Big pipe wrench did it for me