Help Can't get the Stabilizer shock off
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Help Can't get the Stabilizer shock off
Can't detach the stabilizer where it attaches to the steering rod. I can see its threaded but can't turn it off and don't really have room to put a big helper on the wrench. What do you guys do to remove these things? I tried PB blaster to no avail. I am trying to replace the stock stabilizer with a Rough Country one.Thanks, Rich
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I have a 2001 and had the same problem, mine was not actually threaded, though it looks like it is. I used a gear puller and it pops right out
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Hmmmm. Maybe mine isn't threaded where is connects. Looks like it is though. Wonder if I should try a hammer. Don't have a gear puller.
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I thought mine was threaded until I looked at the new bolt that came with my new stabilizer then I realized it is just held in place with a nut on the end. Any auto parts store should either rent or loan you a gear puller. I tried using a hammer but couldn't get it out that way. if you use the puller be careful, because when it does come out it comes out fast!
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Yeah it's a tapered stud that is pressed in. I couldn't hammer mine out while it was attached to the jeep, but once I pulled the drag link off, one swift hit knocked it out. You can use a pickle fork or a pitman arm type puller.
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Gear puller is like $20. I struggled with mine for hours using other methods, finally bought the puller and had it out in under 60 seconds.
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