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boosted91lx
03-04-2010, 12:58 PM
:angry: I hammered, hammered, hammered, and hammered some more on this single ball joint last night for bout 2 hours with no luck. If I didn't need the spindle and rotor I would throw the whole arm away! Anyone here got any tips or pointers. I got the entire front clip out from under the car. I have done this several times on lowered trucks but this is ridiculous!!!! :angry:
Gomach1
03-04-2010, 01:09 PM
TORCH?lol
Proline_Coupe
03-04-2010, 02:38 PM
i had to use a torch on mine
Robert
03-04-2010, 02:52 PM
Are you using this tool?

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh282/9350lx/AP-7865.jpg
$Taylors88gt$
03-04-2010, 03:02 PM
i used a pitman arm puller and it worked good
88mouse
03-04-2010, 03:27 PM
Are you using this tool?

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh282/9350lx/AP-7865.jpg

+1

You can rent it at advance auto.
boosted91lx
03-04-2010, 03:44 PM
Are you using this tool?

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh282/9350lx/AP-7865.jpg

I don't need to get the ball joint out of the control arm, I just need the spindle separated from the ball joint. :angry:
Robert
03-04-2010, 04:14 PM
Try some penetrating lube (let it set in for few) and then get the BFH
slam the side of the spindle couple times to loosen it
This method worked for me b4. G/L
capriracer86
03-04-2010, 06:56 PM
Me and my dad made some pieces that we put on the back side and top and put it in our 20 ton press and they litteraly pop out!
capriracer86
03-04-2010, 06:57 PM
We use a tie rod separator and hit it with a 2lb sledge!!
mdb5.0
03-04-2010, 08:32 PM
PICKLE FORK AIR HAMMER!!
ivel
03-04-2010, 10:12 PM
Spray the crap out of it and get a bigger hammer. ;)
cammincoupe
03-04-2010, 10:19 PM
Spray the crap out of it and get a bigger hammer. ;)

x2.. the big hammer a few goodtimes on the spindle near the ball joint works like a champ!
boosted91lx
03-04-2010, 10:23 PM
x2.. the big hammer a few goodtimes on the spindle near the ball joint works like a champ!

Finally got it!!! A few good licks with a bigger hammer, then the ball joint sepatater got it off! Thanks guys! :thumbsup1:
cammincoupe
03-04-2010, 10:30 PM
Finally got it!!! A few good licks with a bigger hammer, then the ball joint sepatater got it off! Thanks guys! :thumbsup1:

yea a BFH is always a good tool! :thumbsup1:
Nova
03-06-2010, 11:58 AM
smack the front side of the control arms where the sway bar attaches.
1ATony
03-30-2010, 03:41 PM
yup pickle fork should do it. Don't give it a love tap,show it who's boss.:bat:
Ram77mus
04-04-2010, 01:57 AM
layed the smack down- did ya. LOL