steering stabilizer removal and lift instal

93_ZJ_NC · 06-24-2002, 05:56 PM

Just finished up my install of RE 4.5 springs, discos and TB, tera lowers, brakelines, 32 procomp muds and now im working on getting rid of the vibe and getting the damn SS out of there so i can put the new one on.
HOW THE HELL DO YOU GET THAT "ETB" OUT???
ive tried a search, but im still a little sketchy.

I tried a BFH, but that didnt seem to move it at all, and i dont want to mash the threads.

thanks

sbcjeep · 06-24-2002, 05:56 PM

Go to Autozone and rent a tie rod end puller. Put that on there and get it torqued down really tight. If it doesn't pop, hit the tie rod puller on the end of the press bolt with your BFH. It should pop right out.

I did it this weekend using a two jaw puller (large one, high quality) and I bent the bolts that connect the arms but, I got it out!

Good Luck,

punk794305 · 06-24-2002, 05:56 PM

Are you talking about wher the SS mounts to the drag link if so try a three jawed puller But if you have a new SS just just hit it harder or use a bigger hammer thats how I removed my stock SS I only mildly damaged the thread and was able to clean them up but who cares you don't need to save any of those parts.

Showtime · 06-24-2002, 05:56 PM

actually....its also called a "pickle-fork". It looks like a regular tuning fork, and you put the bolt in between the two rods, then whack the other end of it, should pop off with a couple good blows.

Pat

p.s.

Good idea NOT to strip the bolt...its never a good habit

Per Yngve berg · 06-24-2002, 05:56 PM

Loosen the nut a couple of turns. Do not take it off. Hit it with a BFH. Since the nut is still on the threads it will not come violently off.

punk794305 · 06-24-2002, 05:56 PM

SHOWTIME,

Hate to correct you but a two and thee jawed puller are not the same tool as a pickle fork But you can use a pickle fork also

06-24-2002, 05:56 PM	#1
93_ZJ_NC Registered Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 80 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	steering stabilizer removal and lift instal Just finished up my install of RE 4.5 springs, discos and TB, tera lowers, brakelines, 32 procomp muds and now im working on getting rid of the vibe and getting the damn SS out of there so i can put the new one on. HOW THE HELL DO YOU GET THAT "ETB" OUT??? ive tried a search, but im still a little sketchy. I tried a BFH, but that didnt seem to move it at all, and i dont want to mash the threads. thanks __________________ Ryan 93 Green ZJ Laredo 4.0, RE 4.5, Tera mix-and-match arms, Bilsteins, 32s.

06-24-2002, 05:56 PM	#2
sbcjeep Registered Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 870 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Go to Autozone and rent a tie rod end puller. Put that on there and get it torqued down really tight. If it doesn't pop, hit the tie rod puller on the end of the press bolt with your BFH. It should pop right out. I did it this weekend using a two jaw puller (large one, high quality) and I bent the bolts that connect the arms but, I got it out! Good Luck, __________________ Scott '05 WK Limited 5.7 TRADED for a SUBURBAN Z71! SO LONG OLD FRIEND! 96 ZJ Limited, 5.2 Not Stock: SOLD 93 ZJ Grand Wagoneer, 5.2 Stock: Traded on the 96

06-24-2002, 05:56 PM	#4
Showtime Registered Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Home - Danville / School - UCLA Posts: 3,446 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	actually....its also called a "pickle-fork". It looks like a regular tuning fork, and you put the bolt in between the two rods, then whack the other end of it, should pop off with a couple good blows. Pat p.s. Good idea NOT to strip the bolt...its never a good habit __________________ :walt: look...this monkey is only wearing shoes...ONLY WEARING SHOES

06-24-2002, 05:56 PM	#5
Per Yngve berg Registered Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Akershus, Norway Posts: 470 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Loosen the nut a couple of turns. Do not take it off. Hit it with a BFH. Since the nut is still on the threads it will not come violently off. __________________ 97 TJ 2,5L, 31x10.50 Scorpion AT, Warn X8000i winch, Smittybild bumper Sold: 94 ZJ Limited, 5.2L V8, 242 swap, ARB front bumper, Warn M8000 winch. 3" lift and Edelbrock IAS shocks, Goodyear Wrangler AT/R 255/75-15

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06-24-2002, 05:56 PM	#3
punk794305 Registered Join Date: May 2002 Location: Bailey CO Posts: 382 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Are you talking about wher the SS mounts to the drag link if so try a three jawed puller But if you have a new SS just just hit it harder or use a bigger hammer thats how I removed my stock SS I only mildly damaged the thread and was able to clean them up but who cares you don't need to save any of those parts.