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Yeah that's the ball joint. It will be a tight c**t. I usually use a big steel drift on it & lump hammer. Bashing it is the answer.

Bennoz wrote:Yeah that's the ball joint. It will be a tight c**t. I usually use a big steel drift on it & lump hammer. Bashing it is the answer.

Ok but doesn't it fuk the thread on the bolt ?
Thanks for ya help cheers

Yeah to not f**k the bolt make sure u hit it on top of the thread really square.

silverGPX wrote:Yeah to not f**k the bolt make sure u hit it on top of the thread really square.

have u seen what's above it? Hitting the top of it is impossible lol

finally got it. Took a lot of bashing all over the place.
To me the bush seems ok? Could the bolt had been too loose.(it was pretty easy to undo)
I just expected the rubber to be all corroded and sh*t. Because as I said I've had some weird sh*t goin on. And after looking at this, it just doesn't seem enough to cause it all.

Don't hit the bolt/thread or the rubber.

Hit the metal that the bolt is going through, really hard with a lump hammer.
Even better if you hold a second hammer on the other side of the metal.

Woops you already got it off, by hitting the arm instead of the hub.

PHIL069 wrote:Woops you already got it off, by hitting the arm instead of the hub.

Hahaha

AND I fuking split that rubber bit and all the grease came out that bad??

At one stage when swinging the hammer in rage I hit the panel of the car. Fukin big chip off the paint

New ball joint time.

Vectose wrote: New ball joint time.

Forfucksake

destinationtoby wrote:

Vectose wrote: New ball joint time.

Forfucksake

your ball joint may have been stuffed anyway

Learning is fun!

Soo next question is , how does one remove his ball joints?

destinationtoby wrote:Soo next question is , how does one remove his ball joints?

With a bigger hammer

You can buy replacements at most auto shops or Pedders. Its about $35 bucks. Part number is pbj285. Same as a Magna (smaller of the 2 Magna variants)

Bennoz wrote:

destinationtoby wrote:Soo next question is , how does one remove his ball joints?

With a bigger hammer

You can buy replacements at most auto shops or Pedders. Its about $35 bucks. Part number is pbj285. Same as a Magna (smaller of the 2 Magna variants)

ok got it out (this control arm has copped a fkn hiding)

before i fukshitup i want to confirm that to put the new joint in i just bash it in from the other side? and this wont cause ane damage ?
and to put the new bushes in, samething? or should they slip in fairly easily with abit of force.
do u guys reckon supercheap will have the parts?

destinationtoby wrote:

Bennoz wrote:

destinationtoby wrote:Soo next question is , how does one remove his ball joints?

With a bigger hammer

You can buy replacements at most auto shops or Pedders. Its about $35 bucks. Part number is pbj285. Same as a Magna (smaller of the 2 Magna variants)

ok got it out (this control arm has copped a fkn hiding)

before i fukshitup i want to confirm that to put the new joint in i just bash it in from the other side? and this wont cause ane damage ?
and to put the new bushes in, samething? or should they slip in fairly easily with abit of force.
do u guys reckon supercheap will have the parts?

Do you have access to a vice? It's not really ideal to bash the new one in, it's best pressed in.

The news bushes are much easier to get in & out compared to the factory rubber. Again, if they're tight, use a vice.

Dunno about Supercheap, they're not so good with bits like that. They may be able to order it in though.
Have you got a Bursons or an Auto One nearby? Even a Pedders, as they could press it in for you.

ok sweet
i might source the parts then go to a mechanic and get them put in.
only have supercheap or autobarn
bursons is a 45min drive, if i gotta i will.
thanks Ben.

Bennoz wrote:

destinationtoby wrote:Soo next question is , how does one remove his ball joints?

With a bigger hammer

You can buy replacements at most auto shops or Pedders. Its about $35 bucks. Part number is pbj285. Same as a Magna (smaller of the 2 Magna variants)

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Added to my watch list, thanks Astron