Matt166 Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 No need to buy new knuckles, if your bolt breaks you can drill it out and then use a longer bolt, lock washer, and nut and then it will never again be stuck http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t188/covertrussian/Cars/05%20LGT/Suspension/Lower%20Ball%20Joint/20141116_163114.jpg~original Also if your lucky and the bolt doesn't break (don't bet on it, both of my legacy bolts broke), it's much easier to pop the ball joint out of socket while the knuckle is on the car. On my FXT (somehow magically bolts didn't break), I was able to easily pop the ball joints out with a prybar. While on the legacy I had to cut the ball joint to slivers to get it out. Going on past experience wrenching my car, I think I can guess which way its going to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too luchadorjose Posted September 24, 2015 I Donated Too Share Posted September 24, 2015 PB blast the **** out of them, tap them a million times with a hammer at different angles, PB blast them some more. Do this a couple times over a day or two. When you're trying to undo them, try tightening them first. Don't even need to make them turn, just give it pressure in that direction. PB blast them again, hit it with a hammer again. Then try loosening them. I've gotten both of my knuckle bolts out, knock on wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
covertrussian Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Mine wasn't that easy at all, heck I even heated it while it was still on the car, still broke. Guess I shouldn't sound too surprised, it is a Chicago car.... 05 LGT 16G 14psi 290whp/30mpg (SOLD) 12 OBP Stock 130whp/27mpg@87 Oct 00 G20t GT28r 10psi 250whp/36mpg 22 Ascent STOCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anti Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 When I did mine, one broke and one didn't. For the bolt that broke off in the knuckle, I thought about drilling it out and replacing with a longer bolt and nut too. But I took the knuckle to a local auto machine shop and let them remove the broken off bolt for $25, they even pulled out the rusted in ball joint for me! Getting the ball joint out of the other knuckle was a real pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt166 Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 What's the success like with an impact gun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5thElement Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 I know it is a bit late but wanted to post a pic of the $26.xx suspension parts. Thanks again to OP for the heads up, we need more deals like this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc6 Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 I also got stuff in the mail... http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k280/merc6/LGT/EBCD1596-6C73-458F-847F-86EAFC71CB26_zpsqkfcf7hr.jpg~original And this just so happened to come as well so I had something to open the box with. http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k280/merc6/LGT/89876E08-6B1C-4AD6-A975-34E8382A9ACE_zpsbuejcyco.jpg~original 2005 Satin White Pearl Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Unlimited 5EAT (Project Car) 2019 Agate Black Ford Explorer XLT 4WD (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted September 24, 2015 Moderators Share Posted September 24, 2015 Bummed that I didn't order off eBay. Lesson learned for next time I guess. "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc6 Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Bummed that I didn't order off eBay. Lesson learned for next time I guess. I ended up going RA as I already had my mind fixed for getting them. When CarID fell through I wasn't gonna reorder them, I just let the refund come back. 2005 Satin White Pearl Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Unlimited 5EAT (Project Car) 2019 Agate Black Ford Explorer XLT 4WD (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RooTBeeR Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Bummed that I didn't order off eBay. Lesson learned for next time I guess. EBay didn't work for me... Those arms look so small/thin "Build" Thread <--Link (OLD) '05 EJ255 now a '13 EJ257 Bottom End w/D25 heads (NEW) Forever Slow [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc6 Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 (edited) Those arms look so small/thin Compared to...? 52 for reference http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k280/merc6/LGT/8F2CD694-5BA2-4E14-83C7-C94A31AC85F2_zpsttqoqrwf.jpg~original Mine wasn't that easy at all, heck I even heated it while it was still on the car, still broke. Guess I shouldn't sound too surprised, it is a Chicago car.... Mine was a Georgia then Virginia and now Ohio car so I'm gonna have my hands full when I do this and the Teins same time. Edited September 25, 2015 by Merc6 2005 Satin White Pearl Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Unlimited 5EAT (Project Car) 2019 Agate Black Ford Explorer XLT 4WD (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RooTBeeR Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Compared to...? 52 for reference http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k280/merc6/LGT/8F2CD694-5BA2-4E14-83C7-C94A31AC85F2_zpsttqoqrwf.jpg~original Mine was a Georgia then Virginia and now Ohio car so I'm gonna have my hands full when I do this and the Teins same time. I'm sure they're not, they just look like it in the pictures. "Build" Thread <--Link (OLD) '05 EJ255 now a '13 EJ257 Bottom End w/D25 heads (NEW) Forever Slow [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harsho1 Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 So... has anyone actually installed these yet? I am still saving up for swaybar endlinks, and cv axles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc6 Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 So... has anyone actually installed these yet? I am still saving up for swaybar endlinks, and cv axles. Maybe next week I'll try and be brave. Need a spring compressor since I planed on knocking em both out. 2005 Satin White Pearl Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Unlimited 5EAT (Project Car) 2019 Agate Black Ford Explorer XLT 4WD (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt166 Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Well that ruined a perfectly nice saturday! Things actually didn't turn out too badly, looks like someone did my ball joints not so long ago, so no pinch bolt issues, things came apart pretty easily with my electric impact. I got everything bolted up apart from the ball joint back in, wouldn't budge. I figured I would take it back off and inspect clearances. Turns out the ball joint supplied is about half a mil larger. Doesnt sound like much but when its already tight it makes a big difference. I couldn't use my old ball joint as the boot had a crack, and it was already spitting watery oil when moving it, so I just ended up taking a little off with the dremel. Brought the new one within the same specs, and it was still a little tight going in but it did. Now to the other side, might be time for a beer..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc6 Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 How did the other side go? Rain and 50*F took over when I wanted to do this. 2005 Satin White Pearl Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Unlimited 5EAT (Project Car) 2019 Agate Black Ford Explorer XLT 4WD (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flinkly Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 You mean 12 mils, or .3 mm larger? While still a good deal if you've got to buy two more legit balljoints, that stinks if they're ll like that. Would be interested to see some other peeps measurements. Sent from my XT1028 * Build Thread * 26.53 MPG - 12 month Average * Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt166 Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 .3mm larger, other side went in fine but still had to take some off the ball joint. The good news is that my car feels awesome and the stumble I had between 2-3k is now pretty non existent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flinkly Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 (edited) An engine stumble? Are you more attractive to the opposite sex now too? Then again, i've heard of sway endlinks causing false knock, so i guess anything's possible. Sent from my XT1028 Edited October 4, 2015 by Flinkly * Build Thread * 26.53 MPG - 12 month Average * Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc6 Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Yeah... FDB! I'll let a shop tackle this in the spring. By then I'll find out if everyone had BJ size issues and swap em accordingly. http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k280/merc6/LGT/B40D6BC7-CF6A-44BF-8C5B-8535E4B2C47F_zpsvjb9mhlp.jpg http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k280/merc6/LGT/D9052FB3-DC07-4B0C-A224-7B82ECF3129E_zpsompt49nx.jpg Sent from my iFail using Tapatalk App 2005 Satin White Pearl Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Unlimited 5EAT (Project Car) 2019 Agate Black Ford Explorer XLT 4WD (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flinkly Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Jeebus, i'm so glad i live in oregon, the no-salt state. Sent from my XT1028 * Build Thread * 26.53 MPG - 12 month Average * Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt166 Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Woah, I thought my car was rusty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc6 Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Yeah that's a Cobb bar up front. Sent from my iFail using Tapatalk App 2005 Satin White Pearl Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Unlimited 5EAT (Project Car) 2019 Agate Black Ford Explorer XLT 4WD (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Jeebus, i'm so glad i live in oregon, the no-salt state. Sent from my XT1028 Same here, after 10 yrs I haven't seen an ounce of rust on my car. Thank gawd. My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
covertrussian Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Here I was thinking my car was rusty, never mind.... Merc6 you take that prize. 05 LGT 16G 14psi 290whp/30mpg (SOLD) 12 OBP Stock 130whp/27mpg@87 Oct 00 G20t GT28r 10psi 250whp/36mpg 22 Ascent STOCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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