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Pitman Arm

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by RedWing, Jun 29, 2008.

  1. Jun 29, 2008
    RedWing

    RedWing Member

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    I've got to instal a dropped Pitman Arm and I'm have one heck of a time getting the old one off. I've got the Pitman Arm puller, used tons of PB Blaster and tried heat. Does anyone else have any suggestions?
     
    RedWing, Jun 29, 2008
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    bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

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    You've tried rapping on it w/ a hammer? Some glancing blows may help.
    Jim S.
     
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    RedWing

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    Some, but I didnt know how aggresive to get
     
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    bkd

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    With the puller in place and tension on the arm you may also use a blunt cold chisel and rap it with the hammer...combination of the 2 should break it free
    Jim S.
     
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    RedWing

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    Thanks I'll give it a try
     
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    drexotic

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    Be Patient!

    Mine wouldn't budge. I sprayed it w/ PB Blaster and tried through the day. Ran out of time so I sprayed it a couple of times throughout the week . . .
    Next weekend it almost fell off! :)
     
    drexotic, Jun 29, 2008
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    wlirio

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    Yup some good blows with a hammer will do it. I broke a puller on my TJ white I was adding the 4" lift and got a second puller tried it again with the impact wrench until it stopped. I kept trying using a large ratchet with a bar for leverage and no good. I got mad and gave it 2 good blows with my hammer and off it went.
     
    wlirio, Jun 29, 2008
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