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Radius Arm
In the process of replacing the passenger side Radius Arm bushing and finding the cotter pin at the bolt that secures it to the chassis has become a problem and if unable to salvage does any member know what years they are interchangeable so I start looking for a replacement.
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Sorry, did not explain the problem very well, the cotter pin is seized in the bolt and currently attempting to remove it with little success. I will continue working on it and hopefully not damage the threads and bolt in the process?
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- The cotter pin was with the head down and I eventually broke it off, the end piecer was at the top with very little room to work. I tried removing the pin using a drill but slightly damaged the threads on the arm slightly. Took out big bertha torque wrench and as U mentioned worked the nut back and forth and then brought out my IR impact gun pumped the psi up to 150 and walla. Inspected and found I was able to clean the damaged threads using a mini file kit of many shapes and sizes, the nut slightly hangs up at the damaged area but threads well onto the important area.
I be thankin U for the input!!.
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Dave a set of these will help.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Lang-3pc-Th...AAAOSw5FBc7wdQ
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Lang-3pc-Th...AAAOSw5FBc7wdQ
Oh yea, not familiar with the tool but always looking forward to adding another tool to my arsenal, thank you.
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take a 3/32" drill but and drill the pin out. I have also oiled the nut up and worked it back and forth until the cotter pin shears. Once the nut is out, a drill and/or a pin punch will remove what's left. I use stainless cotter pins for replacements.
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Thank you for the input!!
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