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Old May 10, 2009 | 12:24 AM
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steering tuff

ok so i needed to buy a new drag link bar for my steering. it conects the two idler arms and two tie rods. i know wat im doin when it come to cars and i just cant seem to get this ****in thing off the power steering idler arm or the tie rods. i bought the gay pickle tool to help but this thing is like on there and i cant get it off. this car is my daily driver and i work like every day so any help would be nice
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Old May 10, 2009 | 06:36 AM
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Re: steering tuff

Originally Posted by (84t/a)5.0HO
i just cant seem to get this ****in thing off the power steering idler arm or the tie rods.
Usually called a pitman arm. You might consider a search using that term.

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Old May 10, 2009 | 07:12 AM
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Re: steering tuff

If the pickle fork does not work you can get both the idler arm and pitman arm separators from AZ or one of the other chains as a 'loaner'.
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Old May 10, 2009 | 09:16 AM
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Re: steering tuff

ok i cant do it today so the car has to sit on jack stands till tomorrow. but idk wat im goin to do if i cant get this thing off
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