Matt C Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Hi all. Anyone got the necessary tools to replace ball joints and bushes etc I could borrow please? There are some jobs I just wish I never started!!!!!! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRon Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 You've reminded me that I have an EP ball joint removal tool and a suspension bush tool - not much good to me at the moment so you're welcome to borrow them. PM me with if/when you want to pick them up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 Thanks Tim! Have sent you a Messenger reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr H Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 I've got a set too if you need them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C Posted December 28, 2013 Author Share Posted December 28, 2013 Thanks Leigh. Now got them from Tim. You can lend me your charge cooler tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonamacg83 Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 If you struggle with the bushes you should be able to use some sockets and a bench vice. Did mine (or a few of them) and then got a press which was miles easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C Posted December 29, 2013 Author Share Posted December 29, 2013 With the proper tools from Tim (thanks Tim!), the wishbone bushes are really easy to remove, but the ball joints are stuck fast!!! Soaking them over night in some penetration oil and will try again tomorrow... I was in fear of breaking the tool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonamacg83 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 A heat gun works wonders for this too. Tighten up the ball joint tool as high as you dare then get a hat gun on the upright. Should pop off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C Posted December 30, 2013 Author Share Posted December 30, 2013 A heat gun works wonders for this too. Tighten up the ball joint tool as high as you dare then get a hat gun on the upright. Should pop off. Will give it a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niallf Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 I've got a small 10T bench press near Edgehill, if that's of any help. I used a tool for my ball joints, though as it was easier. But you're welcome to give it a try if you need it. Drop me a PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C Posted January 4, 2014 Author Share Posted January 4, 2014 I've got a small 10T bench press near Edgehill, if that's of any help. I used a tool for my ball joints, though as it was easier. But you're welcome to give it a try if you need it. Drop me a PM Thanks for the offer. Managed to get them all out. Just soaked in penetrating oil for a few days, then came out without too much grief Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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