ManwithSupra Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 As above, i try and undo the bolt but it just keeps turning in the ball joint ?? help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 you mean the drop links? I had this problem. Dremmels your best bet. That's assuming the hex type socket you're meant to use in the opposite end is rounded of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted February 16, 2008 Author Share Posted February 16, 2008 I cant see a hex type socket end on the other end ?? Perhaps i should just like cut it off like you said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 I cant see a hex type socket end on the other end ?? Perhaps i should just like cut it off like you said Sorry, I'm not being clear. The thread that the nut goes over, the end of that thread has a hole in it. If you clear it out with a little screw driver or something you'll see it's hex shaped. It's very easy to round it though if you don't have a decent hex style socket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted February 16, 2008 Author Share Posted February 16, 2008 Oh i see, ok i will have a look for this Just glad that i am working on some replacement arms for my supe in the warm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Its definately there mate, the rubber boot gets in the way a bit but saves getting the grinder in there to cut them off. EDIT: Doh... must type quicker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike M Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 If the hex doesnt work I usually either try to bend the metal thing back into shape thats designed to stop the BJ turning or use a small set of mole grips on the shaft. Usually the nut will turn till it hits the rust just giving enough room for the grips to get in. Never had to cut one off yet. Touch wood and all that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 IIRC there are two types. The most common is an allen key hole in the end of the threaded portion that the nyloc nut is on. The less common type has a built in nut behind the nyloc nut. If you lift the rubber boot you should see a hex that you can stick a spanner on, then hold it steady while the nyloc is undone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Usually the nut will turn till it hits the rust . Makes it easier to clean the rust off first with a wire brush or even better a wire brush on a dremel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike M Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Makes it easier to clean the rust off first with a wire brush or even better a wire brush on a dremel. Yep very true otherwise it will fight all the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted February 16, 2008 Author Share Posted February 16, 2008 Cheers guys all this help made it easy to do cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannoSupra Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Or try and get some leverage on top of the ball joint and turn it, if all else fails - get the power tools :D:D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 IIRC there are two types. The most common is an allen key hole in the end of the threaded portion that the nyloc nut is on. The less common type has a built in nut behind the nyloc nut. If you lift the rubber boot you should see a hex that you can stick a spanner on, then hold it steady while the nyloc is undone. Spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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