After deciding to replace the shock pin, I've taken on the task of removing the lower torsion arm. For the life of me I can't get the ball joint out of the steering knuckle. The nut came off with ease, but the ball joint bolt just won't come out. I've tried lots of liquid wrench, bent my balljoint removal tool, tried a small scissor jack between the 2 torsion bars, and of course the old propane torch. I'm at my wit's end, and taking this thing to a garage is out of the question as the bug is nestled snugly inside my crowded single car garage, snowed in and further impeded by the westfalia, which is also hibernating in the driveway.
Is it possible to re-pin this thing while still on the car?
My other option is to put the new shock on whats left of the pin, concede defeat and take the car to a garage in the spring.
Help!
Mike Kayer