Going lower... but I have an issue.

[J-dub]

Okay so I'm going to go lower with the hoe after I get my 22s tomorrow.

I think I'm going to body drop, remove isolators, and FINALLY install my drop keys. Then order my rear hardware kit and front shocks.

My problem is that my keys are STUCK! I've been spraying them everyday with PB Blaster, is that my only option or?

 

[Physh1]

Bfh always works...great therapy too

 

[J-dub]

I can barely get under there with a normal hammer. We tried a hammer but it didn't even begin to budge.

 

[carcrz]

do you access to an air hammer? thats what i used on my truck, and did you spray the control arm side so it will slide out?

 

[J-dub]

We tried a small one, but it didn't work. No I didn't even think about spraying that, I'll have to do that today.
Thanks man

 

[Nickleahy23]

they are a pain in the ass..i used about a half can on the keys and control arm side..eventually it just slid right off

 

[J-dub]

You just did it in one day, or periodically?

 

[Badluck]

I had to use PB blaster, a BFH, and some heat to break mine up here in rusty WI. It took plenty of time, I can't/don't want to remember how long. I put grease on the new keys to make for easier removal if needed.

 

[Nickleahy23]

You just did it in one day, or periodically?

i took off my old kit (keys) and did stock keys, as well as control arms, shocks, and new steering parts in about 8 hours...


just start spraying them now, and keep spraying them until you swap the keys..

 

[killer20072001]

lol Everbody alway has problems with this mine practically fell out. Guess I was just a lucky one.

 

[J-dub]

You are indeed bro. I didn't even get mine out and it took all night trying.

I'm gonna keep spraying them and give it another go this weekend.

 

[ferr1s]

Are you using the Torsion Bar Unloading Tool?

 

[J-dub]

Nope. Bottle jack! FTW... I got the keys completely unloaded but the bars are stuck in the keys.

 

[Nickleahy23]

PB blaster lol..and a torch..let the pb blaster dry, then try the torch..

 

[BOSS]

PB blaster lol..and a torch..let the pb blaster dry, then try the torch..

x2, if you don't have a true torch, you can use a 1000deg. heat gun or a portable propane jug, they'll come out...

jack stands under the truck, slide under driver side, feet toward the engine, and now you have some room and leverage....give the pass side a good wack when they're hot....



B

 

[J-dub]

Sounds like a plan. I'm gonna try this weekend. Thanks BOSS

 

[chiech233]

Hey man I dunno if you got it yet but if you want to take a ride out to Laplace to my shop I have a tourch and just about any other tool we need I'm sure we can get them loose

 

[crazycrew]

If yall need a hand, let me know. I live out in vacherie!! Not far from laplace!


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