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I agree about the blocks in the front..... Same goes for using already used U-Bolts.

Wow, every 4x4 thing I have ever read called the arm he is removing the pitman arm. So much for credible resources/learning :)

Not sure.... but the one you are dealing with is the pitman :mrgreen:

that is the pitman arm. The bolts are studs.... And I would use Ken's suggestion.

No..... my recruits havent saved it from the yankee grass yet...

remember, on the 1009 the slip yoke is on the back of the tcase... its not built into the drive shaft. There is some concern that there is enough slip room. But if the tcase is lowered an inch, it will probably be fine

Yup.. I also wonder if just making hte driveshaft the right length might help. Whats your suggestion for dropping the Tcase?

Hey now.... my pit crew had NO part in my lift project! My spring bolts came out btw... my Ubolts even came un done!! I do notice some driveshaft vibrations at certain speeds.... i didnt drop the t-case as of yet. still deciding on that.

Good advise Ken.... I was hitting mine up and down alot.... gotta be careful not to hit body panels ;-)

Yeah, a torch is the ONLY way to go for the u-bolts! it also makes sure nobody will re-use them too! He is putting a 4" in Armada

the pickle fork wont take the pitman arm off.... it will take the tie rod off the pitman arm though

Wylie, there are 3 cones seated under the nuts on the pitman arm. Best solution, is patience and a big hammer.... Hammer up, hammer down, hammer all around. you will see them start to loosen, and once the cones come out, the arm will come right off (usually) Pics can be posted, by clicking...