<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by leenigen:
Alright, new problem. The shaft through the center link spins when trying to remove the nut. How do I deal with that? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Boy, you do have a wasted pitman arm!
First, clean the threads fully with brake cleaner to get all the filth off, then spray it with a penetrant like liquid wrench. If the nut doesn't come off after soaking for a while, you will have to squeeze the arm down to the center link with some large vise grips so you can spin the nut without turning the tapered shaft. If that doesn't work, you may have to cut the nut off. Make sure you inspect that center link hole of elongating too, it may need to be replaced. I had to do that to a friends in Durango last year, his center link was so bad it took out all of his steering components because of side loading and excessive movement.
Good Luck!