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| tazz9924 |
 Jul 28 2017, 04:10 PM
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as the title states what is the best way to remove the ball joint from the control arm with out the proper tool?
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| mepstein |
Sep 16 2020, 06:26 AM
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I disagree with Zach. I’ve removed the ballpoint nut on at least 20 pairs of rusty front struts. (The shop gets a lot of guys moving to 3.5” Bilsteins from 3” struts. 4 prong tool and impact gun every time.
This is the tool you want. JimmyT on pelican makes them. They are a work of art and as functional as they look. The cheap pelican tool is two piece and mine fell apart. Jimmy’s tool fits the ballpoint nut perfectly and an impact gun makes short work of the job. With the nuts costing $20 each, why use a hammer and punch which ruins the nut when you can use the right tool and reuse the hardware. Worth every penny. I do use a large pipe wrench to remove the nut that threads into the top of the strut body and holds in the insert. Hold the strut in a vice at the caliper mount and add some heat if it’s really stubborn. If you choose to use a large pipe wrench while working on your car, just be careful that you don’t pull the car off the jack stands or the lift. Seen it. It ain’t pretty. Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| frostyf |
Sep 16 2020, 06:35 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 153 Joined: 27-March 14 From: VA 23455 Member No.: 17,168 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Sep 16 2020, 01:26 PM)  I disagree with Zach. I’ve removed the ballpoint nut on at least 20 pairs of rusty front struts. (The shop gets a lot of guys moving to 3.5” Bilsteins from 3” struts. 4 prong tool and impact gun every time. This is the tool you want. JimmyT on pelican makes them. They are a work of art and as functional as they look. The cheap pelican tool is two piece and mine fell apart. Jimmy’s tool fits the ballpoint nut perfectly and an impact gun makes short work of the job. With the nuts costing $20 each, why use a hammer and punch which ruins the nut when you can use the right tool and reuse the hardware. Worth every penny. Thanks Zach and Mark for your advice. I bought the $70 tool from pelican. I probably need to buy an Impact wrench as I don't have one and will need it to tighten up the new nut. Is it okay to heat the base of the strut? No risk of damage to the strut end. I had an initial go with a pickle fork but the top of the old ball jt seems to be stuck in there. I don't want to damage the bottom of the strut or the control arm. Is liquid heat a spray on product? I've been soaking it with WD40 for some days! Nick |
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tazz9924 what is the best way to remove a ball joint without the tool? Jul 28 2017, 04:10 PM
fixer34
as the title states what is the best way to remov... Jul 28 2017, 04:30 PM theer Try heating the housing (with a torch) then hold o... Jul 28 2017, 04:34 PM Optimusglen He's wondering about the ball joint from the c... Jul 28 2017, 04:34 PM toolguy do you mean the steering tie rod to strut? Pickle... Jul 28 2017, 05:14 PM Mark Henry The round 4 slot nut on the bottom?
There's a... Jul 28 2017, 06:21 PM Mark Henry I think it's this one https://www.amazon.com/P... Jul 28 2017, 06:28 PM rgalla9146 The one that does the steering is a tie rod end.
... Jul 28 2017, 06:49 PM mepstein Buy the proper tools. The pickle fork is cheap. Th... Jul 28 2017, 06:59 PM Mitox Just buy the tool. As stated earlier they're ... Jul 28 2017, 06:59 PM porschetub Buy the tool,really not expensive,if you own a 914... Jul 28 2017, 07:08 PM rgalla9146 OOPS, I just checked at Baum tools.
It is n... Jul 28 2017, 07:09 PM Valy The tool won't get that crown nut out. Use a b... Jul 28 2017, 07:48 PM
mepstein
The tool won't get that crown nut out. Use a ... Jul 28 2017, 08:12 PM cary
The tool won't get that crown nut out. Use a... Jul 29 2017, 08:17 AM 914Sixer Make sure you soak the nut in PB Blaster overnight... Jul 28 2017, 08:21 PM mepstein We use a lot of liquid heat at the shop to remove ... Jul 28 2017, 08:41 PM tazz9924 i got in on and off real good with a pipe wrench a... Jul 29 2017, 02:01 AM frostyf I wanted to ask for some tips or advice on this to... Sep 15 2020, 09:37 PM VaccaRabite
I wanted to ask for some tips or advice on this t... Sep 16 2020, 06:26 AM mepstein
I disagree with Zach. I’ve removed the ballpoi... Sep 16 2020, 01:27 PM VaccaRabite Sounds like there is a much better tool now then t... Sep 16 2020, 07:30 AM frostyf
Sounds like there is a much better tool now then ... Sep 16 2020, 10:20 AM 930cabman Just did this today, the tie rod end came off easy... Jan 30 2023, 05:27 PM r_towle Rent the tool… Jan 30 2023, 05:40 PM 930cabman
Rent the tool…
Round nut with 4 prongs? Jan 30 2023, 05:43 PM rhodyguy Bottom nut? Copious amounts of AeroKroil and air c... Jan 30 2023, 05:46 PM 930cabman Bottom nut came off easily with heat/pipe wrench. ... Jan 30 2023, 05:48 PM r_towle Oh THAT nut…
What he said, every time ^^^^^^ Jan 30 2023, 08:15 PM |
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