Replacing bottom part of the lift rod on an l3800

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Has anyone replaced the bottom part of the adjustable lift rod on an L3800 3?point? I bent the lower portion that screws in for adjustment. Messicks sells this part. I bought it. It looks from the parts diagramed this lower portion is pinned in. I need to remove the old bent lower portion. Anyone done this?
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Yea, so the threads of your lift arm are bad... Look on the diagram from Messick, #70 I think is a screw, then you need to punch out #40, spring pin (or rolled pin).