4runner530

I got the first bolt off but the driver side one will not come off
I have beat it with a sledge hammer and ggot a pickle fork to pry it off but no luck
any help?????!!!!

jd20phill

iTrader: (7)

Had to do this two days ago. Go to Autozone and get a tie rod puller (kinda looks like a clamp with a bolt running through it). Put it on, tighten the bolt, and pull that sucker right off.

OutlawMike

x2, it will pop that thing right out of there.

Matt16

pickle forks suck. pitman arm puller are just big TRE pullers and they'll get the job done.

A.Wilson013

Screw that. Get a propane torch and cook it off.

Alex

Tragic Drive

I used a sawzall on mine.

kornhuskerwizard

x2 on the torch, i like fire... or a plasma cutter...metabo is cool too, it sparks

4runner530

Thanks guys, I went to auto zone and got that tire rod puller and poped that bitch right offThe stabilizer is a must have upgrade if your always on the trail

4runner530

How much was it to swap the 3.4 in there, I have a 95 and I hate that 3.0!

Jay351

Puller. Buy one and you will thank yourself everytime you do front end work.
Its so easy just to tighten the sucker on, and pop shes off.

Instead of ramming a pickle fork in there (forget reusing the boot on that joint) or just smashing it with a sledge..

Matt16

Tighten the puller up to a bunch, then tap it the side of the hole with two hammers at the same time. It should pop right out. Be careful about applying too much heat to the tie rod (not tiRe rod) as it has been heat-treated and sees a lot of force- you don't want to weaken it any.