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Posted by: ldino21 Mar 11 2004, 09:59 PM

Is there a cheap special tool any of you use to take off the threaded nut that holds the Ball Joint in position, or do I have to pay $50 for the one from Pelican.

Posted by: ChrisReale Mar 11 2004, 11:50 PM

Pipe wrench and big enough tube to make a cheater bar

Posted by: jonwatts Mar 12 2004, 12:04 AM

I and others have used the aptly named Sperm Whale Vice Grips. The jaws are large and curved to resemble a sperm whale.

The problem with any "wrong" method is that it's likely to take some metal off the ball joint nut. I thought I'd get new ones with my new ball joints but was told differently.

Posted by: rdauenhauer Mar 12 2004, 12:16 AM

Anyone with some Pics?

Posted by: jonwatts Mar 12 2004, 01:17 AM

Found them at my local OSH

Posted by: Evill Ed Mar 12 2004, 07:02 AM

I use my air chisel with a drift bit. Spins those puppys right off and locks them down tight too.

Ed

Posted by: rhodyguy Mar 12 2004, 07:09 AM

. lube the threads and the mating surface on reassembly. works great for the tie rod tubes on the rack end too.

kevin

Posted by: thesey914 Mar 12 2004, 07:55 AM

Air chisel Hmmm what kind of psi or cmf do you need for this...i only have a 2hp compressor

Posted by: rhodyguy Mar 12 2004, 08:02 AM

since you're not cycling for a long time the hp of the compressor doesn't really factor in. compare the psi requirements to any given air chisel and see if the compressor will deliver what's needed. if the pressure in the tank drops too much just let it catch up.

kevin

Posted by: Evill Ed Mar 12 2004, 01:56 PM

You can do it with a 2 hp. You just need a few sharp raps from the chisel to break it free. Remember, use a blunt tip chisel so yoou don't eat into the nut.

Ed