Removing yokes

Hey guys, Just wondering if you guys have a easy way to get the yokes off this thing, I can get it to twist now but it still won't come off, Should I just tap it a little harder? Is this the way they are or is it all those years of being on there? Thanks and have a great day, Chuck.

Lower Yokes

Do you have the nut off!!!!! Big hammer and a strong piece of wood.

ya don't thunk eyes token the nutski off? eyes gotsa hits um harder, LOL, LOL, Thanks, Chuck. :roll: :lol: :roll:

I just went through this.

You have to beat those trees with a rubber mallet pretty hard. Beat them like they owe you money. Seriously.

Thanks guys I will use a little more force this weekend, Have a great day, Chuck.

If you can twist the bottom yoke in relation to the top one then you're on your way but it could still be binding in the bearings.

I wouldn't try whacking the lower yoke because it won't stay square. I find it best to replace the nut to protect the thread.

Quite a lot of purchase is lost using softwood or rubber. A hardwook block or suitable size copper or alli drift will transfer much more of a shock load.

In the meantime, keep dribbling penetrant everywhere that you can and keep wiggling it.