View Full Version : sheared the bolts on the steering box off!


RED72blazer
09-15-2006, 12:32 AM
title say's it all. It's hanging on by one bolt at the moment. I can't get the drag link off the steering box. any suggestions?

Burt4x4
09-15-2006, 10:04 AM
Well hopefully your frame didn't crack?
Getting all apart is hard even with the bolts not sheared.
I can't type a fix but I can suggest what tools to use ;)
BFhammer, torch, grinder, prybar, ratchet strap to hold the box, drill, hmmmm and a six pack :metal:

jhow66
09-15-2006, 10:10 AM
Use a claw puller.

RED72blazer
09-15-2006, 01:50 PM
yeah, I really hope my frame didn't crack.

trkklr77
09-15-2006, 02:26 PM
or a pitman arm puller or a pickel fork.

nathan_454
09-15-2006, 03:10 PM
same exact thing happened to my 71 K5... I sheered 3 of my four, and messed the fourth one up... I wasnt really wheeling either, I was turning around and one tire dropped into a small ditch, just enough to flex the suspension, and snap!

It didnt crack my frame though, hopefully you are as lucky.

LUV2XCLR8
09-15-2006, 04:20 PM
It didnt crack my frame though.

Thank God for that one, that would have sucked :(

special-K
09-16-2006, 08:00 AM
Pull the drag-linkoff the steering arm.Once you have it off the vehicle you can get the pitman off much easier.
I just responded to a post where a guy was saying using washers to mount p/s on a`67 ain`t no problem,then I read this.:lol:

classicchev
09-16-2006, 03:34 PM
Obviously not Grade 8 bolts, make sure you replace them with grade 8 stuff.

bouncytruck
09-16-2006, 08:00 PM
Use a big hammer and wack it hard as if you were hitting it on. This will loosen it up a bit. then use a pickle fork and a hammer. I've got a pickle fork if you need to borrow one. Just come by.

RED72blazer
09-18-2006, 02:04 AM
Use a big hammer and wack it hard as if you were hitting it on. This will loosen it up a bit. then use a pickle fork and a hammer. I've got a pickle fork if you need to borrow one. Just come by.

yeah I definatly need to get a pickle fork, But I have no car right now. I'll see if I can borrow one, so i can borrow a tool.

RED72blazer
09-19-2006, 03:24 AM
Well, I got the box off today...I just needed a bigger hammer. Frame's not cracked...all is good

71jimmy
09-20-2006, 01:49 AM
Frame's not cracked...all is good

COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!! :metal: