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s14sliding
12-28-2013, 05:32 PM
Any suggestions on how to get these to come off so I can replace and go 5 lug finally? Been hitting it pretty hardwith a 3 and ahalf lb sledge still not moving. Thanks for any help guys. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/29/ba6a4uvy.jpg

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zerodameaon
12-28-2013, 05:36 PM
Get a bigger hammer. Or go find some of the pullers at a local auto parts store. The ones that should work are the ones that look like pulley pullers.

EDIT: Before someone freaks out on you about this not being the right section, this is Engine Tech.

turbob16ef
12-30-2013, 09:45 PM
Go buy a pickle fork. And don't be scared to hit it.
Or try smacking the spindle not the lower control arm. Same goes for the tie rod. Tie rod should pop loose after a few really good smack. Lower control more than likely going to need a pickle.

az_240
12-31-2013, 12:19 AM
Rent or buy the proper tool.

kamilitaryman
12-31-2013, 01:11 AM
If you plan on using it, grease up the inner walls of the pickle fork where it will make contact with the boot so that it won't rip it to shreds...

Drifting Kalamari
12-31-2013, 02:21 AM
Pickle fork. Never had to use one, just always hit it REALLY HARD with a hammer. Big hammers are very persuasive.