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[hope]

Having a problem removing sway bar Link, should be a simple task, but i'm stomped. (40 Ford)


Any suggestions would be very much appreciated.


Thanks.



Hope

[Sod Buster]

On my 47 I used a big sledge on the backside to back it up, not hit it, then a small hammer to knock it out.

[hope]

Thanks Sodbuster


But i have already done that, and had to resort to using the torch to heat it up, and with a BFH really wack at it with no result.

[Sod Buster]

I would pull the sway bar and go to the vise, some of these parts have been on so long they really have to be solid when you give them a wack to get them apart, might as well replace the two sway bar bushings while your at it.

[fordwife]

I use a pickle fork, like is used for tie rod ends.

[hope]

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Thanks



My next step was that , to remove the sway bar, and good idea to use the pickle fork, will give it a try.

[hope]

SHUCKS, the only pickle fork i have is to big ??????????


Will try again tomorrow, to think of something else.

[Kube]

Originally Posted by hope

SHUCKS, the only pickle fork i have is to big ??????????


Will try again tomorrow, to think of something else.

There is a special press tool that is made for removing tie rods ends w/o damaging them. Available at any decent auto parts store, I've used one on every 40 sway bar (and tie rod ends) I've ever restored.

[hope]

Thanks Kube


Got one side free today, after all that struggle it came free, easily (well kind-of).



Will try the other side tomorrow, and if i have too much trouble i'll keep your suggestion in mind.
(slow progress, but its better than noting)

[hope]

"YYYYAAAHH" Got it done both sides, thanks for the help guys.


Hope

[Tinker]

What'd ya do? pickle fork seems like a decent way and common way for tie rods. so sway bar?

[Kube]

Originally Posted by Tinker

What'd ya do? pickle fork seems like a decent way and common way for tie rods. so sway bar?

Tink,
A pickle fork works on the sway bar swivels. I don't care for a fork in any situation that I plan on reusing the part. They have a tendency to stretch the ball / socket as you surely realize.

[hope]

The only pickle fork i had, was to big (wide). And i didn't plan on reusing the links, i was replacing them was my goal.