what tool did you use to seperate the ball joint from the control arm? besides a bfh
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what tool did you use to seperate the ball joint from the control arm? besides a bfh
i have tried a pitman arm puller but the opening wasn't wide enough,i tried a tie rod seperator and the opening was too small as well
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Re: what tool did you use to seperate the ball joint from the control arm? besides a bfh (miksew)
i used a 2 1/2 lb sledge, then used a gear puller and it came loose. it was a pain in my *** BTW
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use a floor jack to put pressure on it so that it pulls on itself. while its under pressure, hit the side of it with a bfh and it should pop after 10 good hits or so.
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Use the pit man arm puller. tighten it down just enough, then use a hammer and knock tha F^ck out of the lower control arm , near the tie rod area.
works for me EVERYTIME. dont worry about damaging the lower control arm. as long as your hitting the right spot lol !
works for me EVERYTIME. dont worry about damaging the lower control arm. as long as your hitting the right spot lol !
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do kinda like keebler65 said to do but raise your rotor up with a jack untill you can fit some thing inbetween the joint next to the boot (i used the middle part of a cro-bar) then make sure it is secure, lower the rotor back down then stomp on that bitch with both feet. it uses the way the joint works, against itself. trust me i have used this method many times and have found it way easier than any other ones. i also wouldnt recomend using a pitman because they have the tendancy to destroy the bolt because it is semi hollow. good luck man
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Re: what tool did you use to seperate the ball joint from the control arm? besides a bfh (gumbybum)
I went to pep boys and bought a $20 ball joint fork. Then I pounded away like on it to seperate the joint.
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i have removed the fork and shocks/struts already,should they be on when using this method?
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Re: what tool did you use to seperate the ball joint from the control arm? besides a bfh (miksew)
Go to the honda/acura dealer and ask to rent the "special honda tool".(made by MAC tools).
I didn't have to pay cause my friend works there and he told them it was for his car. But they should let you rent one for a day or two.
HTH
I didn't have to pay cause my friend works there and he told them it was for his car. But they should let you rent one for a day or two.
HTH
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i went out and bout a 5 dollar ball joint separator, looks like a pitman arm puller but it is made to seperate ball joints, tighten it down and then couple taps with the hammer. works every time. I used to used the regular ball joint seperators but they would end up ripping the boot.
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balljoint puller/pusher worked forme a few times then it didnt grab anymore on the LCA.
so I use a better method now, loosen the castle nut a quarter inch, jack the arm up, slip a crowbar inbetween the LCA and the knuckle. lowe the arm and stomp on the crowbar.
POP~ its out, nice!
so I use a better method now, loosen the castle nut a quarter inch, jack the arm up, slip a crowbar inbetween the LCA and the knuckle. lowe the arm and stomp on the crowbar.
POP~ its out, nice!
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u should have the idea huh?... u just gotta hit that sucker.. if ur trying and its not working, get a bigger hammer then let someone else take a whack at it. oh ya.. and get some too. tends to help out everything.
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yep hit the bastard till it goes out. prying or pulling dont help. well sometimes, but rarely for me.
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heh, im lazy, i just use an air chisle with a ball joint splitter attachment, two minutes and im done on both sides .
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hehehe.. <TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by white99gsr »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">heh, im lazy, i just use an air chisle with a ball joint splitter attachment, two minutes and im done on both sides .</TD></TR></TABLE> thats a good one. i shoulda try that way too...
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Re: what tool did you use to seperate the ball joint from the control arm? besides a bfh (SilverCivi
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by owen_the_soyboy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">balljoint puller/pusher worked forme a few times then it didnt grab anymore on the LCA.
so I use a better method now, loosen the castle nut a quarter inch, jack the arm up, slip a crowbar inbetween the LCA and the knuckle. lowe the arm and stomp on the crowbar.
POP~ its out, nice!</TD></TR></TABLE>
this is the best one so far, i do it the same way except i use a ball joint fork instead of the pry bar. i'll be trying the pry bar, next time i do it again!
so I use a better method now, loosen the castle nut a quarter inch, jack the arm up, slip a crowbar inbetween the LCA and the knuckle. lowe the arm and stomp on the crowbar.
POP~ its out, nice!</TD></TR></TABLE>
this is the best one so far, i do it the same way except i use a ball joint fork instead of the pry bar. i'll be trying the pry bar, next time i do it again!
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Re: what tool did you use to seperate the ball joint from the control arm? besides a bfh (SilverCivi
Pickle fork with grease on the ends so you dont tear the bushings and just wack it .. comes out all the time.
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Re: what tool did you use to seperate the ball joint from the control arm? besides a bfh (miksew)
Ok. What if you're a ding dong (like me) and damage the boot. Any tricks to replacing it (i.e. how do you deals with the clips)?
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Re: what tool did you use to seperate the ball joint from the control arm? besides a bfh (typer_801)
If you mess up the boot ...try getting one same size from auto zone, etc.
Trust me using a big hammer is gravy, all the control arms have a flat spot... hit it good once or twice and it will drop out like butter.
Its like thats what they put those flat spots on there for, a ball joint splitter and the like almost always teat the boot or tear up the ball joint.
I have to replace the knuckles and 2 ball joints on my CX and that method worked awesome.
You would seriously have to be the hulk to bend one of those control arms with a 2lb hammer.
LATER
Trust me using a big hammer is gravy, all the control arms have a flat spot... hit it good once or twice and it will drop out like butter.
Its like thats what they put those flat spots on there for, a ball joint splitter and the like almost always teat the boot or tear up the ball joint.
I have to replace the knuckles and 2 ball joints on my CX and that method worked awesome.
You would seriously have to be the hulk to bend one of those control arms with a 2lb hammer.
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Re: what tool did you use to seperate the ball joint from the control arm? besides a bfh (SilverCivi
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BatuKing »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Pickle fork with grease on the ends so you dont tear the bushings and just wack it .. comes out all the time.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I was waiting for someone to say this!!
Aluminum pickle fork works wonders!
I was waiting for someone to say this!!
Aluminum pickle fork works wonders!
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Re: what tool did you use to seperate the ball joint from the control arm? besides a bfh (keebler65)
Use a SFH (Small Fuggin Hammer) and some elbow grease....lol
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Re: what tool did you use to seperate the ball joint from the control arm? besides a bfh (X2BOARD)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by X2BOARD »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Use a SFH (Small Fuggin Hammer) and some elbow grease....lol</TD></TR></TABLE>
IMHO I say get/use the honda special "ball-joint" tool. If you can't, then get one with a similar design. It's 2 pieces with a hinged fulcrum, and big screw attached to the opposite end, that acts on the fulcrum to spread the B/J apart without damaging the boots or the C/A or tie-rods or the threads on the studs. Pickle Forks
HTH.
IMHO I say get/use the honda special "ball-joint" tool. If you can't, then get one with a similar design. It's 2 pieces with a hinged fulcrum, and big screw attached to the opposite end, that acts on the fulcrum to spread the B/J apart without damaging the boots or the C/A or tie-rods or the threads on the studs. Pickle Forks
HTH.
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Re: what tool did you use to seperate the ball joint from the control arm? besides a bfh (4crx4me)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 4crx4me »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
IMHO I say get/use the honda special "ball-joint" tool. If you can't, then get one with a similar design. It's 2 pieces with a hinged fulcrum, and big screw attached to the opposite end, that acts on the fulcrum to spread the B/J apart without damaging the boots or the C/A or tie-rods or the threads on the studs. Pickle Forks
HTH.</TD></TR></TABLE>
c'mon... you don't need to spend the bling on the honda tool, a BFH will seriously do the job in under 60 seconds... prolly just need some practice...
IMHO I say get/use the honda special "ball-joint" tool. If you can't, then get one with a similar design. It's 2 pieces with a hinged fulcrum, and big screw attached to the opposite end, that acts on the fulcrum to spread the B/J apart without damaging the boots or the C/A or tie-rods or the threads on the studs. Pickle Forks
HTH.</TD></TR></TABLE>
c'mon... you don't need to spend the bling on the honda tool, a BFH will seriously do the job in under 60 seconds... prolly just need some practice...
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Re: what tool did you use to seperate the ball joint from the control arm? besides a bfh (miksew)
i know it says "besides a bfh" so i am going to go with a regular hammer. i do this every day at work. couple good whacks on the arm and it pops that conical seal that the ball joint slips into. oh its such a beautiful thing when it pops.
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Re: what tool did you use to seperate the ball joint from the control arm? besides a bfh (X2BOARD)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by X2BOARD »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
c'mon... you don't need to spend the bling on the honda tool, a BFH will seriously do the job in under 60 seconds... prolly just need some practice... </TD></TR></TABLE>
You don't NEED to buy the "Honda" tool. Borrow it or buy a knock-off.
!'ve seen the knock-offs for the same price as pickle forks.
$25-$45.00.
c'mon... you don't need to spend the bling on the honda tool, a BFH will seriously do the job in under 60 seconds... prolly just need some practice... </TD></TR></TABLE>
You don't NEED to buy the "Honda" tool. Borrow it or buy a knock-off.
!'ve seen the knock-offs for the same price as pickle forks.
$25-$45.00.