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Another "Help with removing my UCA" thread.

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by TrueNorth, Jun 29, 2014.

  1. Jun 29, 2014 at 8:08 PM
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    TrueNorth

    TrueNorth [OP] Well-Known Member

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    So guys. I'm putting on LR UCA's and I can't get the stock uca off. I got the back fine, but the front is fighting me. I took off the nut with the cotter pin under the joint,but it won't come off of that vertical spindle looking piece.
     
  2. Jun 29, 2014 at 8:18 PM
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    Evenflow

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    If you don't have a pickle fork just use a hammer to smack the top of the spindle on all sides around where the ball joint goes into it. the shock / vibration will pop it loose.
     
  3. Jun 29, 2014 at 8:24 PM
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    TrueNorth

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    All right. I'll channel my inner Thor then....
    Sweet. Thor one. F'ing b joint off. Thanks.
     
  4. Jun 29, 2014 at 8:32 PM
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    medic2230

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    Just go get a a pickle fork and smack that mutha off. I beat on mine till I was about to pass out. Got the pickle fork out and was done in 15 seconds. I have a hard time beating on something that holds the wheel on. lol
     
  5. Jun 29, 2014 at 8:43 PM
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    TrueNorth

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    It came off easy...once I hit the right spot.
     

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