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3 hours of work and pitman arm still wont come off

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Old 11-07-2009, 10:41 PM
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yeah i have used a penetrating oil twice tonight and will again in the morning then hammer and pull hammer then pull
 
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Old 11-07-2009, 11:01 PM
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you should only have to pull once to put tension on it. when you hit it hard enough it will just pop off. Dont be afraid of it, put alot of power into it.
 
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Old 11-08-2009, 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by nathangfnd
yeah. tried pb blaster, ill take the torch out in the morning
you mean the pb blaster didn't work? thats a big surprise.
Originally Posted by nathangfnd
yeah i have used a penetrating oil twice tonight
no you didn't. you used a lubricant.
pb blaster penetrates about as good as motor oil.

the tension and smacking with hammer should do the trick. and one thing that would help would be to get a penetrating fluid like CRC Knock'er Loose, Cyclo Breakaway or AeroKroil.
if you spray one of those on and go get some lunch then when you get back the pitman arm will be laying on the ground (maybe a bit of an exaggeration but they work quite well).
 
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Old 11-08-2009, 12:12 PM
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Quick note: there are tons of useful links in the DIY section at the top of the forum. For example, https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...m-removal.html
 
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Old 11-08-2009, 06:10 PM
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Then what would we have to do? LOL
 
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Righty Tighty lefty losey ?
 
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Originally Posted by zman17
How many times do you guys need to hear that PB BLASTER SUCKS AZZ!!!!!!!!!!!

PB blaster is a gift from the gods, I have use it with more success than any other penetrating oil I have ever used. At work and on my personal stuff including an almost 30 year old jeep to break bolts that have not been out since the thing was built.
 
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Old 11-09-2009, 03:01 PM
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Not that it matters, to each his own you know. But what other brands have you tried?
 
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Old 11-09-2009, 08:29 PM
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obviously not one of ours.
probably liquid wrench and wd 40.
 
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get a die grinder and cut tru the arms side (l) that should release some pressure and then hit with the hammer just be careful not to cut all the way to the shaft
 

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