How Do You Remove Metal Fence Posts?
Removing a wire fence, or moving its location, takes several stages. First the wire is unclipped, taken down, and rolled. This leaves the metal T posts that have been driven solidly into the ground. Metal T posts also become damaged or bent and require pulling out. Pulling the posts cannot be done by hand, but using a bumper or handyman jack and a loop of chain simplifies the process. Lock the two end links of the chain together by running the bolt through the links, with a washer on each end of the bolt, thread on the nut and tighten it down hard. Position the jack against the metal post with the bumper hook touching the post. Slide the bumper hook down to 12 inches above the ground. Wrap the chain completely around the post, starting at the side facing the jack. Bring the two looped ends of the chain back around and drop them over the bumper hook. Ratchet the jack handle, bringing the bumper hook up and pulling the chain tight around the post. Pull the upper end of the post toward yo
