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Old 04-12-2010, 07:42 PM   #1
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Front a arm problems

I'm having trouble getting the caps off of the upper a-arms on by 66 so I can change out the rubbers, I've been trying to turn the caps off with a wrench, cause I'm pretty sure the shaft is threaded. It almost looks like the cap got beaten into the lip on the side of the a-arm. If anyone knows a secret to getting these things off that would be great. Thanks
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Old 04-12-2010, 07:56 PM   #2
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Re: Front a arm problems

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I'm having trouble getting the caps off of the upper a-arms on by 66 so I can change out the rubbers, I've been trying to turn the caps off with a wrench, cause I'm pretty sure the shaft is threaded. It almost looks like the cap got beaten into the lip on the side of the a-arm. If anyone knows a secret to getting these things off that would be great. Thanks
Get a big pipe wrench and put some heat to it. I just rebuilt my front end and they are a pain to get out!!
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Old 04-12-2010, 09:24 PM   #3
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Re: Front a arm problems

I bought some Harbour Freight big wrenches (I know shame, but it is one of those tools that I will use probably once!) http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...Itemnumber=925

Also got more leverage by using another wrench on the end of this wrench, I'm sure you know what I mean.

Finally they broke free!
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Old 04-12-2010, 09:32 PM   #4
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Re: Front a arm problems

I had my control arms off the truck and my friend and I each had to stand on 3/4 drive ratchets going until they came loose.
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Old 04-13-2010, 02:35 PM   #5
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That's kinda what I figured.. Just giving my self a stupid check.. Thanks
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