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| Author: | GunPilot [ Mon Mar 03, 2003 9:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Upper ball joint removal |
What's the secret to removing the upper ball joints on my '74? I have the control arm out and in a vise, but can't unscrew the ball joint. Is there a special tool available or one that I can make to do this? |
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| Author: | Vart [ Tue Mar 04, 2003 8:06 am ] |
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There is a special ball joint socket, available from a couple of suppliers, but the trick is to get a six foot hunk of pipe to use as a "cheater". These babies are in very hard. |
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| Author: | GunPilot [ Tue Mar 04, 2003 10:02 am ] |
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Ya, I was afraid of that. I've got it in my special Mattel vise and I'm sure it won't hold up. |
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| Author: | Doc [ Tue Mar 04, 2003 10:51 am ] |
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It is a good idea to crack these suckers loose before you remove the A-frames from the car. If the A-arms are already off, a big vice and a strong air impact wrench works good. DD |
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| Author: | GunPilot [ Tue Mar 04, 2003 3:26 pm ] |
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OK Doc, good to know. I just ordered a ball joint socket from Just Suspension. I'll crack the other one before I take it loose. |
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| Author: | GunPilot [ Thu Mar 13, 2003 7:48 pm ] |
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I had the ball joint out in about 2 minutes after the socket showed up at the door. <img src="http://www.autoinsanity.com/Duster/frontend/P1010864.JPG"width=400> One side is done: <img src="http://www.autoinsanity.com/Duster/frontend/P1010866.JPG"width=400> All Moog bushings, new U/L ball joints, strut rod ends, tie rod ends. <img src="http://www.autoinsanity.com/Duster/frontend/P1010867.JPG"width=400> |
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| Author: | Vart [ Fri Mar 14, 2003 2:09 pm ] |
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I'm glad that worked for you...looks great! You'll love the way it handles, don't forget to get a good alignment when its finished. |
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| Author: | mszauner [ Sun Apr 13, 2003 8:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Where did you get the socket?? |
I have been trying to get the ball joints out too but have been unable to get the socket. I have been using the 1/2 ton 4WD socket but it won't budge. It is still on the car. I have applied heat and penetrating oil. I looked on the internet for "Just Suspension" but can't find them. How can I get one of these please?? Thank you. Mike |
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| Author: | GunPilot [ Sun Apr 13, 2003 8:46 pm ] |
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Just Suspension's phone number is 800-872-1548. They don't have a website yet. |
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| Author: | kesteb [ Mon Apr 14, 2003 12:37 pm ] |
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A large adjustable pipe wrench also works. One with a 2' handle works very nicely. |
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| Author: | '74 Sport [ Mon Apr 14, 2003 2:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | MOOG Chassis Parts |
Are most of you, who are doing suspension work, getting your MOOG parts from your local parts outlets, or is there a good on-line supplier with reasonable prices? Jerry |
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| Author: | DART68 [ Mon Apr 14, 2003 4:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Moog supplier |
Firm Feel at (1-800-firm426) or www.firmfeel.com has Moog suspesion kits. I just priced a kit for the 73-76 A-bodys since I have the 73-76 k-member. Price for kit is $275.00, 11/16 H/D tie rod kits are $150.00, $126.00 if ordered with suspension kit, and the off-set upper bushings kits are $80.00. Hope this helps. |
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| Author: | mszauner [ Tue Apr 15, 2003 6:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Ordered Socket |
Thanks everyone. I ordered the socket from Just Suspension yesterday. BTW, I also had tried the pipe wrench, even tried going from the bottom side where I had more grip space. I did not add a pipe though. Mike |
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