Seeking advice '53 Buick rear lever arm

[johnnyrock70]

man, I'm having a tough time getting the upper part of the rear lever arm extension out of the bracket that is on the frame. These are tapered bolts which were obviously designed to hold on tight! Last night it was a bitch, but I managed to get the passenger side off after drilling out the bolt (which I'm trying to avoid for the other side). I already pre-sprayed. I am considering putting heat on it, but thought I would post to see if there is an easier method that I have not thought of? I am a regular Joe, and am doing this in my garage with basic tools. Any advice/suggestions are appreciated. Thank you! Johnny Rock

[johnnyrock70]

One more pic...

 

[misterc9]

They make pullers for this type of thing. A pittman arm puller or the smaller tie rod end puller would get this off. Your local Harbor Freight or ebay probably has a set of them at a reasonable price.  I don't mean a pickle fork.

Edited April 7, 2019 by misterc9 (see edit history)

[johnnyrock70]

Thanks MisterC9. I had no clue they made a puller that small!! I'm still learning. Thank you 😀

[jackofalltrades70]

Heat around it put nut back on a couple threads and hit nut with BFH. Or you can try the above mentioned puller.

[Rusty_OToole]

Auto parts stores have 'free' tool rentals, and they have a tie rod end puller that should work here. For the 'free' tool you pay a deposit and get it back when you return the tool. Prefer the one that pushes the bolt out not the pickle fork style. Another way is to take 2 big hammers and bang on opposite sides of the arm simultaneously until it pops out. Leave the nut on a few threads so it doesn't go flying.