Front a arm problems

[Rhoff2009]

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

[drogers]

Originally Posted by Rhoff2009

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!!

[1999corvette]

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!

[protrash64]

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.

[Rhoff2009]

That's kinda what I figured.. Just giving my self a stupid check.. Thanks