How to remove YJ front swaybar links?

[RipCurl]

Is there a trick to getting the top out or do I just use a BFH? I got the lower nut off and I got the pin & castle nut off, but it doesn't want to budge. Is it just rusted in or what?
Thanks!

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~Rip
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2K TJ 4.0, Blue w/ white tops, 3.73 D30/44, Trac-lok, NV3550, 30" GS/As on Canyons
So Far: Skid-Row engine skid, OYRs, Cobra 75 WX ST, Hi-Lift and other safety & recovery gear

[recurve]

Not rusted, it's tapered and pressed in. I took my sway bar completely off and banged the bolt out with a hammer. Be sure and protect the threads with a block of wood.

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Kevin Lawler <><
93 YJ, 4 banger, 2.5" lift, 1" body, RS5000's, RE discos, rear LockRight, 31" BFG AT's on stock TJ Gamblers, Olympic rock bumper, Hi Lift. My Jeep (http://home.earthlink.net/~klawlernc/dcp00496.jpg)
"Leave no stone unchurned!"
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[This message has been edited by recurve (edited 07-06-2001).]

[YJChrisOME]

i just took both of my swaybar links out, and had a similar problem. Then i looked at the swaybar and realized it is a very expendable part of a jeep, so not to cause damage or anything, i hit the end of the swaybar near the top of the link after i had unbolted everything and it popped right off.
Good luck
Chris

[Redliner]

What worked for me was to remove the swaybar and use a small pickle fork and a BFH to knock it apart. Got the pickle fork at Pep Boys for I think 10 bucks.

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92 YJ 2.5L RE 2.5" extreme lift, 31" Sport Kings, Tomken UBolt skids, Skid Row oil pan skid,Tomken gas tank skid, CB and 2M ham gear

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