well, it's clear you need that most essential tool for working on LBCs: a
bigger hammer (seriously -- like the lead hammers for wire wheel knockoffs.)
And you could always apply some heat to the outside of the joint before you
start hammering.
another alternative would be the ball joint separators where you tighten a
bolt, probably available from Harbor Freight. They've worked for me before,
although they scare the hell out of me, since I always wonder what is going
to break first -- the joint or the separator (wear safety glasses).
Graham
-----Original Message-----
From: JRURHH@aol.com [mailto:JRURHH@aol.com]
Sent: Monday, November 18, 2002 6:26 PM
To: 6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: Ball Joint
Oh wise ones of the web, I need help. With the bad weather in Boston this
weekend I decided to start my winter project early redoing the front end.
I've run into the first problem and need help. I can't seem to get the ball
joint out. I have one of the fork like ball joint tools but no amount to
hammering it will get it out. Any helpful hints?????
Jim Robichau
74 TR6
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