 WTB (Want to Borrow) Ball Joint Tool for 52MM castle nut |
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| db9146 |
 Jul 16 2015, 08:36 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 953 Joined: 21-December 04 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 3,315 Region Association: None 
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Anyone have a 911 ball joint castle nut socket tool I can borrow or buy or .... know of an alternative?
Going to loosen the old one with a pipe wrench but I'd really like to have a better method for the installation of the new one. Thanks |
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| r_towle |
Jul 16 2015, 08:37 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,585 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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Pipe wrench, car on Jack stands, feet against car, pull hard, put in clip And pin, good to go.
Properly supported, I can easily pull 200 lb/ft on a three foot pipe wrench. It's plenty tight. |
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| db9146 |
Jul 16 2015, 09:31 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 953 Joined: 21-December 04 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 3,315 Region Association: None
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Yea, I got the old one loose with some PB Blaster, a large pipe wrench and a pipe over the handle. Its more an issue of getting the new one tight....really didn't want to bugger the new nut getting it tight.
Just looking for options....and that's one. Thanks Rich |
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| bdstone914 |
Jul 16 2015, 09:51 PM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,533 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
This is what i use. Cost under $20 at FLAPS. Used for Dodge 4 x 4 spindle nuts. It is a little big so i line it with magnetic tape used for price lables in hardware stores.
Can be used with an impact. Have to keep it centered on the nut. Attached thumbnail(s)  
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| Mueller |
Jul 16 2015, 09:53 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None
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Have you tried the local autoparts store?
I know Autozone has free tool loans, I wouldn't ask for a Porsche application, just take the part down there with you. |
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| db9146 |
Jul 17 2015, 08:51 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 953 Joined: 21-December 04 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 3,315 Region Association: None
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Bruce (bdstone914),
Thanks a lot....exactly what I needed. I had seen a reference in previous posts over at the bird board to a Dodge 4x4 tool but hadn't been able to find more info. We are "auto parts store poor" here in Atlanta....no Flaps, just Advance, AutoZone, Napa and O'Reily and everyone carries about the same stuff. Great for Hondas, Fords, and Chevys but not so for anything else. Did a quick search and found the tool (using the W1269 P/N) new on eBay for $11.50 shipped!! Thanks!!! |
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| JFJ914 |
Jul 17 2015, 09:04 AM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 813 Joined: 13-June 03 From: Alpharetta, GA Member No.: 814 Region Association: South East States 
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QUOTE(db9146 @ Jul 16 2015, 10:36 PM)  Anyone have a 911 ball joint castle nut socket tool I can borrow or buy or .... know of an alternative? Going to loosen the old one with a pipe wrench but I'd really like to have a better method for the installation of the new one. Thanks I have one you can borrow, PM me. |
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| ThePaintedMan |
Jul 17 2015, 10:07 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,886 Joined: 6-September 11 From: St. Petersburg, FL Member No.: 13,527 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE We are "auto parts store poor" here in Atlanta....no Flaps, just Advance, AutoZone, Napa and O'Reily and everyone carries about the same stuff. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Just so you know, we refer to Advance, AutoZone, etc as "FLAPS"... Friendly Local Auto Parts Store |
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| bdstone914 |
Jul 17 2015, 09:35 PM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,533 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
QUOTE(db9146 @ Jul 17 2015, 07:51 AM) Bruce (bdstone914), Thanks a lot....exactly what I needed. I had seen a reference in previous posts over at the bird board to a Dodge 4x4 tool but hadn't been able to find more info. We are "auto parts store poor" here in Atlanta....no Flaps, just Advance, AutoZone, Napa and O'Reily and everyone carries about the same stuff. Great for Hondas, Fords, and Chevys but not so for anything else. Did a quick search and found the tool (using the W1269 P/N) new on eBay for $11.50 shipped!! Thanks!!! Add some kind of shims to keep it somewhat centered. Works better than anything else I have tries. I have still had some that would not come off the heat, impact, etc. Some I drilled holes at the inside edge of the ring and went in with a impact punch to break the ring. Also have used an angle grinder to cut through the ring then a hammer and punch to work them off. Not my favorite job. Bruce |
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