Removing wishbones without damaging ball joints?
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Removing wishbones without damaging ball joints?
I need to swap mine over to some Spec C items. I already have to get the bloody bushes out of those which will be fun so that I can fit my SuperPro kit, but I'd also like to avoid busting the ball joint when I remove the old ones as I have the SP roll centre kit on there.
Would one of these be my best bet?
http://www.halfords.com/workshop-too...-separator-cup
I usually use a fork these days but the joints never come out intact when doing so.
Would one of these be my best bet?
http://www.halfords.com/workshop-too...-separator-cup
I usually use a fork these days but the joints never come out intact when doing so.
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Forks are the easier option but as you say but will (most likely) damage the rubber boot.
Second best option I find are the scissor type, but pack the screw out with an old socket or something as the screw thread can bend if it's wound out too far. Soak the ball joint taper in wd40 or plus gas for bit before then wind up the tool and tap the wishbone around the taper with a hammer, then it should go with a bang....
Good luck!
Second best option I find are the scissor type, but pack the screw out with an old socket or something as the screw thread can bend if it's wound out too far. Soak the ball joint taper in wd40 or plus gas for bit before then wind up the tool and tap the wishbone around the taper with a hammer, then it should go with a bang....
Good luck!
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