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Ball joint separator
Hi all,
Bit of advice required please
I'm going to get a ball joint separator, but should i get the fork type that you hit with a hammer or use the type where you tighten a bolt/nut to loosen the joint. Its for track rod arms and poss lower front arms if i'm brave enough.
I have one but never use it, I always managed to get them out with a dead blow hammer, the fork ones are a waste of time for the D3/4.
Flack
5th Apr 2017 6:17 pm
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Flack wrote:
I have one but never use it, I always managed to get them out with a dead blow hammer, the fork ones are a waste of time for the D3/4.
Flack
Can back this up having just done front tie rods, loosen nut one sharp blow and and they simply popped out.==================================
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5th Apr 2017 7:10 pm
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I've found the Nut/Bolt type more reliable Mark
5th Apr 2017 7:41 pm
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Ok, thanks for the replies, i will try the hammer method
Do i really have to look like the photo for it to work properly, you would tell the truth guys wouldnt you.
Andi.
5th Apr 2017 8:39 pm
Landy_andy
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Just to be clear the hammer blow is to the receiving socket, NOT, the ball joint, or its threaded shaft.
Agree with above clamp ball joint splitters are better, fork ones just split the boots.
Ok, thanks for the replies, i will try the hammer method
Do i really have to look like the photo for it to work properly, you would tell the truth guys wouldnt you.
Andi.
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