FJ 80 steering stabilizer

[keithsd]

I started to remove this old steering stabilizer and it just won't move. I think is shoud be pressed in and come out after I remove the locking nut. I put the pickel fork in there and it won't budge. Any advice is welcome. Thanks. see the pics

 

[Rwhat]

A plumbers torch and a tie rod puller. You can buy a puller on amazon or rent one from oreillys.

 

[keithsd]

Thanks. I don't see a way to remove the old stabilizer without taking the pin out. Does that sound right?

 

[bmac1996acc]

Couple of recent threads on this

 

[80ways]

I did this recently. Pickle fork and a BFH on the DR side. Remove two bolts in bracket on pass side and use a TRE puller. Came out with a POP.
I didn't need heat, but no rust here.
Good luck.

 

[sail2fast]

BFH worked for me. Don't be shy.

 

[keithsd]

I did this recently. Pickle fork and a BFH on the DR side. Remove two bolts in bracket on pass side and use a TRE puller. Came out with a POP.
I didn't need heat, but no rust here.
Good luck.

Update- I got it off and the new one on. Thanks for all of the great tips.