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Any tricks to removing Drag Link OFF front suspension?
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Any tricks to getting the drag link off that runs though the pan ?
Normally i just remove the bolts and wiggle/pry it off,,,,
It is on TIGHT,,,,(ie the bar itself,,,the pins and nuts are off)
I had some front end stuff done,,,alignment,,etc,,,everything is OK,,,but this thing does not want to come off....
Need to remove it to pull the motor................
Should the car be jacked up in the air ? or should it be removed with the car on the ground ?
Pickle Fork ?
Pry Bar ?
BFH ?
thanks,,,,,,,,,,,
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Re: Any tricks to removing Drag Link OFF front suspension?
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Problem Solved,,,,  "never mind" I used a pickle fork and some "attitude",,,and beat it into submission....  .   motor/trans coming out momentarily......... 
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Re: Any tricks to removing Drag Link OFF front suspension?
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07/25/09 09:03 PM
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This tool works great, I use it all the time at the shop. I got it off the Snap On truck. Doesn't damage anything. It's OTC 7315A
yep I use something similar to that 'cept mine is a cheapy one from Autozone
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Re: Any tricks to removing Drag Link OFF front suspension?
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07/25/09 09:52 PM
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Forty yearsall Ive used is a big hammer and hit it at the right spot.If Im replacing parts pickle fork.Ive done thousands.I can even use the P fork and not damage the boots.Rocky
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Re: Any tricks to removing Drag Link OFF front suspension?
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only way i can get off the center link is with a air compressed pickle fork.ive tried the hammered pickle fork and it wont come off.
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Re: Any tricks to removing Drag Link OFF front suspension?
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Chris, I had enough...lol,,,and went to town on that thing with the BF pickle fork and hammer,,,,, and IT lost....lol never had that much problem getting the link out before....  If the car keeps it up,,,it will never see a new 572... 
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Re: Any tricks to removing Drag Link OFF front suspension?
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Before you re-install everything,give the studs and the tapered seat areas a coat of a good anti seize(I like the Permatex silver stuff).That will help if you have to take it back apart again,assuming you don't use the trick bushings from MR2.
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We use Superformance gaskets and Turbo Action converters/products.
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Re: Any tricks to removing Drag Link OFF front suspension?
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I will be installing a set of the bushings on Dave's Duster very soon. It's so simple and usefull 
I agree, that's a great idea and makes link removal less of a headache on cars that bearing inspect a lot.
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Re: Any tricks to removing Drag Link OFF front suspension?
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There's a way to stop those headaches from having to beat off the drag link. Board member Mike Roth MR2PERFORMANCE makes a special bushing .You drill a straight hole thru the drag link and insert his bushings which are tapered on the inside for the tir rod end but straight on the outside. all you need to do from then on is loosen the nut and drop the arms.
That's the way!
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Re: Any tricks to removing Drag Link OFF front suspension?
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what size hole is it that you drill into the center link?i likee!!!
whats the cost for a set of bushings?
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Re: Any tricks to removing Drag Link OFF front suspension?
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07/26/09 08:44 AM
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3/4" four bushings are $100 or $25 each for the guys that use heim joints on the outers. Mike
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Re: Any tricks to removing Drag Link OFF front suspension?
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Forty yearsall Ive used is a big hammer and hit it at the right spot.If Im replacing parts pickle fork.Ive done thousands.I can even use the P fork and not damage the boots.Rocky
Agreed all you need is a ball peen hammer. Set your purse down, and hit it HARD (on the side of the centerlink right where the tapered hole is).
I don't even own a pickle fork.
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