Brian, mine were in the same condition. I soaked them with PB Blaster for a
couple of days, got out the propane torch and went after them with
Vise-Grips. Even at that, I still had to give them a pretty good crank to
break 'em loose, but they did come off with no damage to any other part.
Good luck.
Michael Ferguson
1959 TR3A TS53990L...O
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>From: "Brian Sanborn" <sanborn@net1plus.com>
>To: "Triumph List" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
>Subject: TR3-4 Front Suspension Rebuild Questions
>Date: Sun, Jan 14, 2001, 2:34 PM
>
> 3. The lower wishbone inner bearings were well used with lots of
> play after the springs were removed. I had oiled them a couple
> of times in the last 2 years because of the typical squeaky
> noise. I found that the steel sleeve was rusty and pitted and I
> can't get it off the shaft. Before I do something strange is
> there a best practice on this. My guess would be to heat the
> steel sleeve and try to twist it with vise grips or tap it with a
> chisel on the outer edge to get it to turn. Last resort would be
> to cut it with a dremel wheel.
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