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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 09:25 AM
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Frame off resto
Hey, im doing a complete frame off resto on a 1985 f150. sentimental reasons.. I need to know how to remove the bolt that goes through the I beam, radius arm and coil spring.....
 
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I have never done it before, but the instructions just say to "remove it". Are you having problems?
 
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yea....i first tried just backing it out....24 inches of cheater bar and 260 lbs jumping on the end didnt budge it...so i tried to drive it out...two pound hand sledge didnt budge it...
 
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Sounds like you need a little heat on it, or possibly you can take the axle and radius arm out together and take it to a shop who may have a torch.
 
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Soak it with PB for a couple of days and use a heavy duty 1/2" or 3/4" drive impact wrench on it (air or electric).
 
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So you think that it screws out?
 
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It screws out...
 
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Hey thanks Bill...
 
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