Need Help Removing Johnny Joints (1 Viewer)

[62LostInMn]

Planning to replace these and the bushings at the axle end. The nut came loose easy enough, but beyond that these things are locked in - cannot budge either one.

Any tricks I can use that won't destroy the finish on the tubes? I have a heat gun - not sure that will get hot enough. I soaked them overnight with mass quantities of PB and tried to loosen while still attached to the axle housing. Much more force and I'm afraid of bending the mounting tabs.

I ordered new, complete joints figuring this end might get destoyed...

 

[Clutchee]

Pipe wrench and forget about finish.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Remove the poly bushings and sleeve from the other end and run a bar or pipe through the eye. Bar/pipe will give you extra leverage. Otherwise, pipe wrench it.

 

[62LostInMn]

Yes - big pipe through the bushing end and my big-axx pipe wrench on the johnny. That'll be the plan for tomorrow evening.

Gracias!

 

[YardPig]

Then slather it in anti-seize so you can spin them by hand next time!

 

[62LostInMn]

I was really surprised - expected to see anti-sieze. Almost seems like they used loctite instead...