reddonkey

Ok so I did some searching but I want to see a pict of the puller you used to remove the front torx bolt that the factory sway bar mounts to the Axel. I was able to rent one to remove the driver side, but it was too bulky to get the passenger side off. I need to see which puller to use to press those bolts out to install the quick disconnect sway bars that are sitting on my garage floor.

xjmarc

I just smacked it with a hammer on one side and the other just fell out. Out of the dozen or so front axles I've dealt with I've never had to hit one more than twice to get it out.

reddonkey

I wish.I hit it with a 5lbs sledge and it never came out. I even hit it with penetrant oil.

ragged1

I cut mine off flush with an angle grinder and had to use an air chisel to drive the stub out.

cdawall

Same thing I did and shortly after I just cut the mount off because I have no swaybars, but that's offtopic.

reddonkey

I guess I could try that. I hit the bolt with a chisel. But ill be damned it didn't even budge. I am at a loss on this. I have never had a bolt not come out like this.

cdawall

did you try heating it up with a torch and dumping ice water on it yet?

98XJ40K

I had the same issue on the passenger side bolt. Used a small torch (a little too soon after spraying it down with PB Blaster... oops) and beat the ever-lovin sooo out of it with a BFH. Popped out after 2 or 3 good shots.

reddonkey

I guess I will dust off the old torch and hit the poo out of it.

ragged1

It's not actually a bolt. It is a splined pin that is pressed in. It took a lot to get mine out.

builtcustom

I used a chevy pitman arm puller. just clears everything to get it out.