tubular-K, stock a-arms installation help or tips

I'm in the process of installing a Paracing tubular-k member. I have the k-member in, but the problem is with the a-arms. I'm trying to install them with tie rods still attached. Is this possible? Also the a-arm bushing has a metal tube running through it. Can this be removed? I tried using a pickle fork on the tie rod but didn't have much luck. How hard do you need to hit them? Any tips or advise will be grateful.

Thanks
Dan

Why dont you replace the A arms as well? The only thing the k member swap will do is drop a few pounds, if you add the a arms you can put in a coilover set up.

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the only reason why I got the k-member is because my return line from my blower was leaking oil. I pulled the oil pan and had the fitting welded in.