Separating pitman arm from center link

The Roudy #3 4 ever

Amateur Racer
Jul 4, 2013
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plummer idaho
Bought a manual box from a member here that has the correct pitman arm already installed. Doing the jeep shaft conversion at the same time. Best way to separate these w/o tearing things up too bad? Just replaced all front suspension components 2 seasons ago. If I use a fork and a BFH it looks like I'll tear things up.
 

Ed Cannon

Pro Stocker
Jul 17, 2009
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A fork is the only way I know of.
 

The Roudy #3 4 ever

Amateur Racer
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Jul 4, 2013
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plummer idaho
Well, here is what worked for me and I didn't tear anything up. Removed the 2 bottom bolts and left the top one loose on the box. Used my aluminum Harbor Freight jack to put tension on the pitman arm. Instead of using a torch I utilized my heat gun set on low to heat the pitman arm. After 10-12 minutes it got hotter than I thought it would. With pressure still on from the jack I used a big punch and my 4 # engineers hammer, one good tap and success. Didn't hurt the boot on the center link.
 

malicad

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Dec 8, 2009
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^^^Agreed. Pickle fork attachment on an air hammer, and if the boot tears, Energy Suspension makes poly ones for cheap.
 

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