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Old Feb 21, 2017 | 02:46 PM
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Well I've tried all the above suggestions to an avail. Even used my air chisel on the bottom of the bolt, nothing will move. Managed to get my impact wrench on the top of the bolt but it still didn't budge. I hate to try a torch with the fuel pump sitting right above. Sooo I'm done. Just going to replace the ball joint and put it back together without replacing the A frame bushings. Thanks for all your help. I know you tried.
I have no clue as to what happened but this morning I put a socket & extension on the bolt thru the engine compartment side & managed to turn and loosen the bolt. A few hits with the BFH from the bottom and the A frame fell off. I am a happy man!! Just when I had given up, I thought I'll give it one last shot.
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Old Feb 21, 2017 | 07:36 PM
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Never give up. Glad to hear it worked out.
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Old Feb 21, 2017 | 09:01 PM
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Old Apr 3, 2017 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by The13Bats
I dont mess with the forks i use this kind,


When i did my 66 it popped off with such a bang my neighbor thought i shot something....

The13Bats, where did you purchase that ball joint removal tool?

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What is the stock fender gap? My car already had the aluminum parts when I bought it so I have no reference.
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Old Apr 5, 2017 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by DR'76
The13Bats, where did you purchase that ball joint removal tool?

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I got mine from NAPA:https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_7769096
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