rworks Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 OK, was out this morning lubing the front end and noticed the steering damper/stabilizer was leaking. Piece of crap OEM part only lasted 18 years! I should sue. So went to NAPA and got a new one (Rancho) and ran into a problem. I might be getting old and slow but I can't get the bolt out of the thing. Is thing pressed in or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windowsrookie Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Yup, that bolt is tapered, so it presses itself in when you tighten the nut on it. I had to completely drill the bolt out, spray it with PB blaster, and heat it with a torch before it would budge. Good luck! :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyc Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 It's hard to bang it out when it's still on the vehicle due to the angle and the drag link flexing. I took the drag link completely out of the Jeep, laid it on the ground supported by a couple pieces of wood, and one whack with a BFH popped it right out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Mine popped right out using a pickle fork and a few good whacks w. a BFH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Go to Autozone or Advance Auto parts, or any such store and borrow a pickle fork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLHTAZ Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Yep...I have used my air hammer (and a few choice words) on a few of those... :fs1: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rworks Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 Go to Autozone or Advance Auto parts, or any such store and borrow a pickle fork. Pardon my ignorance, but I've never used a pickle fork. Are you saying to put the fork between the steering damper bolt and the center link and whack it with a hammer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Pickle fork tool. Insert between the joint you want to separate, and whale it w. a BFH (BIG Flocking Hammer). :D A must have tool if your work suspension and steering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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