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Track bar removal

02-10-2003, 08:56 AM

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big barney

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Track bar removal

I tried over over two hours yesterday to remove the P.O.S. track bar. I tried the pickle fork. All I managed to do was bend the hell out of it. I tried using a hammer from the top. The thing just won't budge. The pickle fork I used is a ball joint separator. It has a 15/16 opening. Is this right? What other methods are you guys using? I searched all of the forums and nobody seemed to have any problems removing it. I am trying to install the lukes link.

Any help is appreciated

Thanks
Curt

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1999 4X4 standard cab. six speed, Callen camper shell, VA, 275 injectors, Jardine 4" exhaust, P.S. boost module Westach combo gauge,Stewart Warner fuel pressure gauge, bhaf and mallory mount, DSS steering bracket. Lukes link on the track bar.

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