Help me get my pitman arm off!

Started by MiniSimp, January 17, 2006, 08:24:11 PM

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MiniSimp

January 17, 2006, 08:24:11 PM
Ok, so I've got a stubborn one...
I've soaked it for a week in PB blaster, tried using a 3 prong puller with a breaker bar and with an impact to no avail.
I'm getting really close to breaking out the cutting wheel. :help:

Skinny_Pedal

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January 17, 2006, 08:34:31 PM
your smarter than that. put the nut back on just so the threads grab. take a torch with a rosebud and heat the living shiat out of it. take your favorite hammer and WACK! :_order:  she'll come off. thats how we did it to my buddies 81
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IronClad

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January 17, 2006, 08:36:08 PM
no doubt.. just beat the flop out of it with a hammer. first beat all around it to kind of break the rust up and then just smack the :pokinit: out of it.. works every time unless the splines are twisted :)
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January 17, 2006, 08:43:31 PM
Thought about the torch, but I didn't want to fry the seals.
I like the hammer idea! :_order:  :gap:

Hyena

#4
January 17, 2006, 08:49:16 PM
I tried heating mine up and hammering the piss out of it.  Didn't work.  We bent a puller from Reibes.  Ended up taking it to Reibes and have them pull it off.  They broke 2 of there pullers but finally got it off.

MiniSimp

#5
January 17, 2006, 08:50:54 PM
That's not inspiring! :talkingn:

Rocksurfer

#6
January 17, 2006, 08:52:30 PM
Quote from: MiniSimp on January 17, 2006, 08:50:54 PM
That's not inspiring! :talkingn:

It's a good idea though, just pull it off your truck and let someone else break their tools to remove it. :hammerhead:
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Skinny_Pedal

#7
January 17, 2006, 08:53:54 PM
Quote from: MiniSimp on January 17, 2006, 08:43:31 PM
Thought about the torch, but I didn't want to fry the seals.
I like the hammer idea! :_order:  :gap:

never leaked. just torch the pitman arm directly. shouldnt take much
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jmsdad

#8
January 17, 2006, 08:54:40 PM
Go rent a pitman arm puller @ autozone or kragen.  The trick is to tighten the bolt on the puller down and then smack the bolt with a hammer a few times.  Should come right off.  Doing this, I have never had any arm that couldn't be taken off!

jmsdad

#9
January 17, 2006, 08:56:46 PM
Make sure you get a puller like this.

MiniSimp

#10
January 17, 2006, 08:59:18 PM
Right on, I'll try anything.
I've got to check tomorrow if our mechanics have a hydraulic puller.
Thanks for the ideas!

If I can't get this off, I don't deserve to drive my truck! :shake_head:

BCD

#11
January 17, 2006, 09:44:10 PM
I agree the best way is to use a puller, apply some tension to it with the bolt, then tap around it with a hammer and you will be in good shape

freds40

#12
January 17, 2006, 09:58:00 PM
Kragen charges $5 to rent tools, Autozone is free (pay for tool, %100 refund when returned) Tighten the puller, smack the end of the puller that you put the ratchet on, tighten, smack, repeat until it pops. I've had them take 2 cycles and I've had them take 7 cycles. Always works, just depends on age and condition of the box.
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BLACKDOG

#13
January 17, 2006, 10:32:37 PM
Quote from: jmsdad on January 17, 2006, 08:56:46 PM
Make sure you get a puller like this.



goodluck :thumbs: I've broken 2 pullers that looked like this.  both of the came from kragen's rental program (they did take both back, and refunded my deposit though) and then I got one from pep boys, and that one got it off.  the pullers that I used from kragen were the brand that they sell, powerbuilt or something like that.  Just something to keep in mind :dunno:
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Hyena

#14
January 17, 2006, 11:07:40 PM
Quote from: jmsdad on January 17, 2006, 08:56:46 PM
Make sure you get a puller like this.



thats the puller that we bent trying to get mine off. 

jmsdad

#15
January 17, 2006, 11:17:15 PM
For what it's worth, i got the pic of the puller off the net somewhere.  Truth is, mine is not that exact one, but a Harbor Freight knockoff (Made in Taiwan) that I have been using for 3 years now.  It hasn't broke or bent yet.

MiniSimp

#16
January 18, 2006, 11:59:37 AM
Got the arm off!!! :greengrin:
Used the puller above, and a Dewalt electric impact, and a BFH.
Thanks for the suggestions guys! :_order:

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#17
January 18, 2006, 01:10:00 PM
Lucky you, I needed a 60 ton press at a local shop to get the bstrd off.   :mad:
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