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| Tweet Topic Started: Jun 4 2013, 06:27 AM (1,601 Views) | |
| woodymk1 | Jun 4 2013, 06:27 AM Post #1 |
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hi all looking for some advice on how to change front ball joints upper and lower thanks in advance
Edited by woodymk1, Jun 4 2013, 06:27 AM.
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| cieranc | Jun 4 2013, 11:12 AM Post #2 |
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Torsion Bars up front ? You're going to need some big bars, a sledge hammer and probably a small bottle jack. Make sure you get the nuts for the ball joint and the locking washers, you usually knack them getting them off. Should use a proper C spanner to undo the nuts, nice chisel does the job well though. Edited by cieranc, Jun 4 2013, 03:03 PM.
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| Troglodyte | Jun 5 2013, 07:54 PM Post #3 |
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Just a quick note do not do not under any circumstances heat it as I know know them to explode you and I do mean explode ! So be warned |
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| wbts | Jun 5 2013, 08:03 PM Post #4 |
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There are replaceble joints en bushes available for the upper whisbone, does anyone know if this is recommend? |
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| cieranc | Jun 5 2013, 08:21 PM Post #5 |
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Well, I would recommend changing them when they're worn out, yes
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| wbts | Jun 6 2013, 03:21 PM Post #6 |
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Yes, but I mean, not the whole wishbone itself. like this kit: (only €57)
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| cieranc | Jun 6 2013, 05:33 PM Post #7 |
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Yep, them's the only bits that wear, the arms themselves don't wear, so never need changing. |
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| tomschute | Jun 6 2013, 06:46 PM Post #8 |
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How do you get the old one off the wishbone. Must do mine soon. Looks like they are welded in?? Tom |
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| GARAGE & TRANSPORT SUPPLIES | Jun 8 2013, 09:27 PM Post #9 |
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Got to replace top one on O/S soon. I'm guessing the arm will have to be removed and old one pressed out and new one pressed in with something like a 10 ton garage press. When I used to work at a Merc van specialists we used to keep a set of arms on the shelf and take peoples old ones on a part ex basis then press new joints into those ready for resale. Was handy for a quick turnaround. |
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