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Title: Re: 87 zilla a arm bearing question
Post by: NDFarmer on August 12, 2017, 10:12:33 am

Have been doing the A arms on my new-to-me 87 as well, mine weren't too stuck to the A arm but were shot. I'm replacing the rods that run inside the bearings as well so I just took the old rod and used it as a punch of sorts.

Title: Re: 87 zilla a arm bearing question
Post by: Andys92 on August 11, 2017, 01:30:54 pm

Would have to be a long socket.

Title: Re: 87 zilla a arm bearing question
Post by: Rensch26 on August 11, 2017, 10:45:07 am

Yep, I usually use a socket and hammer but a little penetrating oil and heat certainly helps.

Title: Re: 87 zilla a arm bearing question
Post by: Q2W on August 11, 2017, 06:52:07 am

Those things can really seize in there and become part of the arm.  In the past, i've soaked them in penetrating oil and put a torch to them.  Maybe a machine shop can press them out. or used a socket and hammer.

Title: 87 zilla a arm bearing question
Post by: Andys92 on August 11, 2017, 06:28:26 am

Hi all.I have tried searching for this question, but when changing the bearings on the upper arms is there a special way of getting old ones out. Heating?, Screw driver and big hammer?.
Thanks