Yeah, I had to use those Vice Grips to get ahold of the main pin at the top of the springs. After I got the back nut off the pin sure didn't want to come out easy. No oil or grease was on it...
I went to adjust the rear idler swingarms and they were TIGHT! Finally got'em apart and there was NO grease in anything. Cleaned'em, greased the posts, and now they move free.
Gonna check every other pivot point and make sure THEY have grease.
Hope you get the Panther soon! I LOVE to watch builds progress!
Mike