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Hi all,
So in my case the tension rods were stuck in the wheel carrier due to rust and corrosion over the years. Because of the shape of the tension rod (namely the protrusion after the rubber), it is very hard to get any leverage on it against the wheel carrier.
I tried penetrating oils (3 different ones), a freezer spray, hammering, using as much leverage as I could, and a puller, and none of this worked. What finally sorted it for me was using a torch on the carrier to make it expand a bit and hammering from below. It helps to leave the bolt on to maximise the area you are trying to hit + not ruin the rod if you are planning on keeping it (mine got torched from the burning anyway, but I wasn't planning on keeping it regardless).
I spoke to Harold and HPA throughout this (I bought the arms from him) and it seems mine is an extreme case, YMMV.
Good luck!
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