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Scapegoat · 12-31-2008, 01:19 PM

but really, just the ball joints and spindles...

how the **** do i get the spindle out?

mallet on the bolts till **** falls out? this is for the 72 parts truck...

05OCsrt-4 · 12-31-2008, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scapegoat

but really, just the ball joints and spindles...

how the **** do i get the spindle out?

mallet on the bolts till **** falls out? this is for the 72 parts truck...

you need special tools for the ball joints and stuff, the ball joint tool kit i believe is about $300-$400, find a mechanic you know that has one and borrow it

Scapegoat · 12-31-2008, 01:44 PM

wait... seriously? i dunno... there are people doing that **** in their garage all the time... gotta be a way to get the spindle out w/o dropping $300 on a kit...

Nors · 12-31-2008, 02:56 PM

Pickle fork and hammer if you don't plan on reusing the BJ (had to do it)

Scapegoat · 12-31-2008, 02:58 PM

i'll be replacing the ball joints with fresh ones. i picked up a nice mallet and some ratchet straps to hold the spring to the upper control arm... tomorrow, it's hammer time...

russiankid · 12-31-2008, 02:59 PM

For the ball joints, use a pickle fork or a ball joint separator. As for the spindle, in the cases that I have seen it, its usually pressed into the knuckle. So to remove it, you will need a hydraulic press.

Scapegoat · 12-31-2008, 03:03 PM

by spindle... i guess i mean knuckle...

this whole piece needs to come off the control arms

Scapegoat · 12-31-2008, 03:31 PM

just googled pickle fork... back to the hardware store... then back to my parents... i can potentially get both knuckles off today... which would be awesome

OutToWinPAHC · 01-01-2009, 04:11 AM

If your replacing the ball joint simple..... lots of PB blaster, thread the nut 3-5 turns and smack it. Some heat on the spindle around the ball joint stud will help too.

sherwood · 01-01-2009, 04:30 AM

sawzall.

Scapegoat · 01-01-2009, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OutToWinPAHC

If your replacing the ball joint simple..... lots of PB blaster, thread the nut 3-5 turns and smack it. Some heat on the spindle around the ball joint stud will help too.

PB blaster huh... i think i have some of that in the garage.

I managed to get the steering and UCA joints off, but the bottom one is being a bitch. the knuckle doesn't sit close enough to the BCA to use the pickle fork.

DPancoast · 01-01-2009, 03:48 PM

PB Blaster is the god of all lubes for most things.

12-31-2008, 01:19 PM	#1
Scapegoat TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: stop looking at my gold Member #1208 iTrader: (1)	ball joints and spindles and disc brakes...oh my but really, just the ball joints and spindles... how the ** do i get the spindle out? mallet on the bolts till ** falls out? this is for the 72 parts truck...

12-31-2008, 02:56 PM	#4
Nors Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DelCo, PA Member #2210 My Ride: 2011 VW GTI iTrader: (1)	Pickle fork and hammer if you don't plan on reusing the BJ (had to do it) __________________ DUB JAWN Hi Hater™ Previous: 2002 Volkswagen GTi - Sold \|1995 Honda Accord - Sold \| 1993 Eagle Talon Tsi AWD Project - Sold \| 1996 Acura Integra RS - Sold

12-31-2008, 02:59 PM	#6
russiankid Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lincoln University PA Member #7769 My Ride: 2012 Scion tC iTrader: (0)	For the ball joints, use a pickle fork or a ball joint separator. As for the spindle, in the cases that I have seen it, its usually pressed into the knuckle. So to remove it, you will need a hydraulic press. __________________ 2012' Scion tC 6-speed M/T.

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12-31-2008, 01:44 PM	#3
Scapegoat TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: stop looking at my gold Member #1208 iTrader: (1)	wait... seriously? i dunno... there are people doing that **** in their garage all the time... gotta be a way to get the spindle out w/o dropping $300 on a kit...

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Scapegoat TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: stop looking at my gold Member #1208 iTrader: (1)	i'll be replacing the ball joints with fresh ones. i picked up a nice mallet and some ratchet straps to hold the spring to the upper control arm... tomorrow, it's hammer time...

12-31-2008, 03:03 PM	#7
Scapegoat TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: stop looking at my gold Member #1208 iTrader: (1)	by spindle... i guess i mean knuckle... this whole piece needs to come off the control arms

12-31-2008, 03:31 PM	#8
Scapegoat TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: stop looking at my gold Member #1208 iTrader: (1)	just googled pickle fork... back to the hardware store... then back to my parents... i can potentially get both knuckles off today... which would be awesome

01-01-2009, 04:11 AM	#9
OutToWinPAHC Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tokelau Member #5081 My Ride: R33 GTS25T, RHD E46, Truck, part R32 GTR iTrader: (2)	If your replacing the ball joint simple..... lots of PB blaster, thread the nut 3-5 turns and smack it. Some heat on the spindle around the ball joint stud will help too.