| Re: [GMCnet] Pitman arm nut removal [message #301116 is a reply to message #301115] |
Wed, 25 May 2016 21:02   |
James Hupy
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Registered: May 2010
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Well, if you are going to run with the big dogs.... Call friends who might
have the socket, check with auto zone for loner tools, bite the bullet and
buy it and the tie rod removal tool.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 GMC ROYALE 403.
On May 25, 2016 6:55 PM, "Tyler" wrote:
> End game is put in a steering box. One night remove three power steering
> hoses. Today take hoses to get new ones made (especially that hard line that
> bound at the nut near pump and torqued the line shut). Budge four bolts to
> frame, they move. Check BIG nut before remove from frame. Er. 1 1/4 impact
> socket won't go on. With hammer style encouragement, won't go on (I was
> hoping it was just dirty, ha).
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> So, short of going out tomorrow and buying a 1 5/16 impact socket, what
> can the driveway mechanic do/try? The monster crescent wrench with sledge
> hammer was attempted without much vigor - I didn't like the thought of
> driving that much unfocused one way power through the system. And guessing
> phase two of this purchase, what are the suggestions if my cheap air
> impact wrench won't turn it even with correct socket?
>
> Other end of same piece of steel: if I need to remove the drag link from
> the pitman arm, how to separate those two without tearing up joint. Pickle
> forks always leave a mess when I have used them.
>
> Thoughts, suggestions and commiseration welcome. Thanks
> --
> 1975 Glenbrook
> Raleigh, NC
>
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