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Has anyone tried to make a J6065 load arm link tool from a derelict load arm.

I know the 55 pins are different than 56 though I've never actually had a 55 pin in my hand to compare. I'd suspect the larger diameter pin is either a 55 pin, or a homemade pin.

If you're gonna make 'em out of wooden dowels, make sure it's a good quality hardwood!

Differences between 55 and 56 pins are covered in one of STB's or mayb SC's. It has to do with the radius ground at the ends.

I anybody certain which pin is 55 correct?

I fabricated a "tool" to remove these. I am NOT saying this is what you should do, I am just saying it works. Im a bit adventurous and kinda like when the cars fall on me. J/K

I took two pieces of 5/8" all thread, and made some J hooks. I then placed these around the load bearing arm and through the A arms. There is a gap where the hook can come out near the top shock mount. Using large thick washers Tighten em down and the pins can be removed easily. I was a bit nervous but this worked well and I would do it again.

The pins i am making are just like Craigs except i have chosen to make the center piece out of hex stock. Thanks for all the input and feedback. This forum kicks ass!

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Hey, If you are going to make em out of hardwood,Better use good old Michigan Rock Elm or White oak.After all it was used in Gar Woods Miss America X. Tough yes. Tough enough,well no.Sorry guys, Couldnt help myself. B

Slick tool JT. Real slick and simple to make too. I'll put in the X-ref forum of this web site.

What size threaded rod did u use?????