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1929 Leatherback

11-09-2021 06:18 PM

control arm pins

I need to drive the little pins from the control arm from the spark control arms on the steering column. They are tighter than a tick. Any ideas on how to drive them out without bending anything? Thanks!!

Dennis Pereira

11-09-2021 08:28 PM

Re: control arm pins

A lot of looks but no answers you might try drilling the pins out carefully their most likely rolled over on the ends .

Gary WA

11-09-2021 08:39 PM

Re: control arm pins

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3/16 socket 1/4 in drive!hit with hammer to break pins off, then drive pins out!

Russell Reay

11-10-2021 07:52 AM

Re: control arm pins

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Originally Posted by Gary WA (Post 2074837)

3/16 socket 1/4 in drive!hit with hammer to break pins off, then drive pins out!

I tried this several times. Even using an 8# hammer I couldn't break the pins. Ended up drilling them out

Ray64

11-10-2021 07:57 AM

Re: control arm pins

Cut off an appropriate size nail and use that to drive them out. worked for me.

jw hash

11-10-2021 08:25 AM

Re: control arm pins

I pull the control rods up all the way and block them up. now the spring is collapsed and the arms are bottomed out. now take a hammer and punch and hit on the end of the rod. it will shear the pins right off.

1929 Leatherback

11-10-2021 06:08 PM

Re: control arm pins

Thanks for the help. I always get good advice here!!! This is a great site!!

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