Thanks for all the advice;
I think I'll try to locate the Ball Joint Lifter, Randall mentioned ,
locally; if I can't find it I'll order it .
Thanks again,
Al
----- Original Message -----
From: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2006 6:33 PM
Subject: RE: [TR] ball joint removal
>> I think someone mentioned using two screw drivers. I can't
>> seem to get enough
>> leverage on them; also I don't think they are strong enough.
>
> I've not heard of that ... I agree, they aren't strong enough. Perhaps
> you
> were thinking of the "two BFH" approach ?
>
>> The book calls for a special tool that looks like a big fork;
>> which I don't have.
>
> They aren't very expensive, and are readily available, so my suggestion is
> to buy one. For example, HF sells a kit with 3 different sizes for $10.
> http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=38649
> As I recall, they will ship anywhere in North America.
>
> I also picked up a different type of tool that is less violent.
> http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/TA-61900.html
> Some people have reported breaking these, but mine has worked fine the few
> times I've tried it.
> (I'm not particularly happy with Tool Warehouse, so I'm not recommending
> them. This was just a convenient link to illustrate the tool I'm talking
> about.)
>
> Randall
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