bobo69 Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 i have the bushings and a shop to press them in but i cant get the ball joint out of the knuckle(dont have the tools to spread it) or the bolt on the bottom without using a pickle fork and tearing the boot. what have you guys done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator GT Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 subscribe....will be doing soon! "If we are to guard against ignorance and remain free, it is the responsibility of every American to be informed." - T. Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 pitman puller or air hammer saw whitetiger use both and btw, it was nice meeting you that day at autozone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobo69 Posted July 1, 2007 Author Share Posted July 1, 2007 pitman puller or air hammer saw whitetiger use both and btw, it was nice meeting you that day at autozone! HA, same here! let me tell you i was out there with an air hammer for about 20 min it didn't even budge! i am going to have to ask him what kind of puller he used if there was a specific size or model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivwarrior Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 I always just used a BFH, once the lower nut was off the ball joint, with a few smacks it pops loose from the control arm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fowler Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 See Whitetiger's comments at this thread... http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1239170#post1239170 Sorry for the inline link... Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobo69 Posted July 2, 2007 Author Share Posted July 2, 2007 See Whitetiger's comments at this thread... http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1239170#post1239170 Sorry for the inline link... Pete i can get the pinch bolt out of the spindle but the big round top part or the ball joint doesn't come out. don't you need to pry the spindle apart to get the top part out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 ^yes, either that, or take the crown nut and cotter pi out and pop the ball joint out of the arm rather than out of the knuckle. once the crown nut is off, a big hammer is all you need to seperate that connection. this way is much easier if you cant get the ball joint out of the knuckle. the knuckle likes to rust and seizes the joint in to it, so i find that its much better to pop the join out of the lca instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gitster Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 We need a walkthrough and /or More pics. Im lookin at you Bobo if youre in the middle of it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBieXT Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 I took the pinch bolt out then put a good amount of LiquidWrench into the slot the bolt squeezes shut. Waited about 15 minutes then put a block of wood against the LCA and hit it 4-5 good shots with a 1 pound hammer (OK, maybe 10-12). It was stiff, but came out. I gooped it up good with NeverSeize when I put it back together for the next time it needs to be taken apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobo69 Posted July 2, 2007 Author Share Posted July 2, 2007 thanks WT. so i need a definite answer here should i go the pinch bolt route or the castle nut route? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 i think the castle nut way is easier. thats the way i usually do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobo69 Posted July 3, 2007 Author Share Posted July 3, 2007 i think the castle nut way is easier. thats the way i usually do it. what should i do if they are fused together for all eternity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 buy a big azz hammer and chisel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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