Chris and all,
The right tool for the right job. This tool is like a reverse clamp and
lever, and works sensationally! It applies pressure rather than impact,
does not smoosh the rubber boot, and does not flatten the end of the bolt
(that can make reinstallation difficult. And, it works on both tie rods
AND ball joints.
http://jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10101
&storeId=10101&langId=-1&productId=219190&mediaCode=ZX&appId=480787
JC Whitney part no. 81ZX2149N. If you don't like JC Whitney, similar (or
identical) tools are available
from Eastwood and some of our parts suppliers (I believe VB has these). NFI
etc.
Happy squeezing.
Paul E.
Annandale, VA
71 TR6 Damson CC67060
80 TR8 Aqua TPVDV8AT210430
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Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2003 23:10:34 -0400
From: "Chris & Melissa" <chris.lummis@sympatico.ca>
Subject: TR6 Ball Joint Removal
Stuck Ball Joint !! I have tried a pickle fork with out much success.
The
tines do not seem long enough and without enough " rise" . What methods /
tools have you folks used successfully ?
As always, I welcome ANY comments.
Thanks
Chris in Bath, Ontario
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