TJ Steering Stabilizer Replacement
 

I'm in the process of replacing the OEM steering damper on my '98 TJ
with a Skyjacker OEM steering stabilizer. It's been a challenge, but
I got the bolt/nut off the end of the OEM stabilizer nearest the
wheel. It took a propane torch to heat up the nut on the tie rod end
to get it off. Problem now is I can't get the bolt end of the old
damper out of the tie rod. I've hammered on it. Used WD-40, Liquid
Wrench, and the torch and it doesn't budge. This isn't threaded is
it? It should just pop out, right?

Thanks.

Mark
'98 TJ
'98 XJ

Re: TJ Steering Stabilizer Replacement
 

Sounds like you need a puller, it's on a taper:
http://www.----------.com/dampener.jpg
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"M. E. Bye" wrote:
>
> I'm in the process of replacing the OEM steering damper on my '98 TJ
> with a Skyjacker OEM steering stabilizer. It's been a challenge, but
> I got the bolt/nut off the end of the OEM stabilizer nearest the
> wheel. It took a propane torch to heat up the nut on the tie rod end
> to get it off. Problem now is I can't get the bolt end of the old
> damper out of the tie rod. I've hammered on it. Used WD-40, Liquid
> Wrench, and the torch and it doesn't budge. This isn't threaded is
> it? It should just pop out, right?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Mark
> '98 TJ
> '98 XJ

Re: TJ Steering Stabilizer Replacement
 

Sounds like you need a puller, it's on a taper:
http://www.----------.com/dampener.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

"M. E. Bye" wrote:
>
> I'm in the process of replacing the OEM steering damper on my '98 TJ
> with a Skyjacker OEM steering stabilizer. It's been a challenge, but
> I got the bolt/nut off the end of the OEM stabilizer nearest the
> wheel. It took a propane torch to heat up the nut on the tie rod end
> to get it off. Problem now is I can't get the bolt end of the old
> damper out of the tie rod. I've hammered on it. Used WD-40, Liquid
> Wrench, and the torch and it doesn't budge. This isn't threaded is
> it? It should just pop out, right?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Mark
> '98 TJ
> '98 XJ

Re: TJ Steering Stabilizer Replacement
 

Sounds like you need a puller, it's on a taper:
http://www.----------.com/dampener.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

"M. E. Bye" wrote:
>
> I'm in the process of replacing the OEM steering damper on my '98 TJ
> with a Skyjacker OEM steering stabilizer. It's been a challenge, but
> I got the bolt/nut off the end of the OEM stabilizer nearest the
> wheel. It took a propane torch to heat up the nut on the tie rod end
> to get it off. Problem now is I can't get the bolt end of the old
> damper out of the tie rod. I've hammered on it. Used WD-40, Liquid
> Wrench, and the torch and it doesn't budge. This isn't threaded is
> it? It should just pop out, right?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Mark
> '98 TJ
> '98 XJ

Re: TJ Steering Stabilizer Replacement
 

On Sat, 25 Sep 2004 15:23:02 -0700, L.W.(ßill) ------ III
<----------@cox.net> wrote:

> Sounds like you need a puller, it's on a taper:

>"M. E. Bye" wrote:
>>
>> I'm in the process of replacing the OEM steering damper on my '98 TJ
>> with a Skyjacker OEM steering stabilizer. It's been a challenge, but
>> I got the bolt/nut off the end of the OEM stabilizer nearest the
>> wheel. It took a propane torch to heat up the nut on the tie rod end
>> to get it off. Problem now is I can't get the bolt end of the old
>> damper out of the tie rod. I've hammered on it. Used WD-40, Liquid
>> Wrench, and the torch and it doesn't budge. This isn't threaded is
>> it? It should just pop out, right?
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Mark
>> '98 TJ
>> '98 XJ

What kind of puller and where do I get one?

Thanks!

Mark

Re: TJ Steering Stabilizer Replacement
 

On Sat, 25 Sep 2004 15:23:02 -0700, L.W.(ßill) ------ III
<----------@cox.net> wrote:

> Sounds like you need a puller, it's on a taper:

>"M. E. Bye" wrote:
>>
>> I'm in the process of replacing the OEM steering damper on my '98 TJ
>> with a Skyjacker OEM steering stabilizer. It's been a challenge, but
>> I got the bolt/nut off the end of the OEM stabilizer nearest the
>> wheel. It took a propane torch to heat up the nut on the tie rod end
>> to get it off. Problem now is I can't get the bolt end of the old
>> damper out of the tie rod. I've hammered on it. Used WD-40, Liquid
>> Wrench, and the torch and it doesn't budge. This isn't threaded is
>> it? It should just pop out, right?
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Mark
>> '98 TJ
>> '98 XJ

What kind of puller and where do I get one?

Thanks!

Mark

Re: TJ Steering Stabilizer Replacement
 

On Sat, 25 Sep 2004 15:23:02 -0700, L.W.(ßill) ------ III
<----------@cox.net> wrote:

> Sounds like you need a puller, it's on a taper:

>"M. E. Bye" wrote:
>>
>> I'm in the process of replacing the OEM steering damper on my '98 TJ
>> with a Skyjacker OEM steering stabilizer. It's been a challenge, but
>> I got the bolt/nut off the end of the OEM stabilizer nearest the
>> wheel. It took a propane torch to heat up the nut on the tie rod end
>> to get it off. Problem now is I can't get the bolt end of the old
>> damper out of the tie rod. I've hammered on it. Used WD-40, Liquid
>> Wrench, and the torch and it doesn't budge. This isn't threaded is
>> it? It should just pop out, right?
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Mark
>> '98 TJ
>> '98 XJ

What kind of puller and where do I get one?

Thanks!

Mark