Josh42 Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 Ill certainly give it a go but I fear that the relatively short and thin handle on the G clamp(due to the space I've got to work in it can't be huge) wont allow me to put enough torque through it, but it was your G Clamp suggestion which inspired me to design that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 Good luck Josh Been there and tried just about everything when i did mine. Big diameter cutting disc is the way to go then replace the arm and bolt. The bush in the arm will be scrap anyway so a new arm is the way forward If all else fails this is what I'll resort to, I'm just not entirely comfortable with a grinder:D Cheers for the help Dunk and all! I will take it on board and I've got the whole of tomorrow to play with it and see what happens. I'm sourcing a new arm tomorrow:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavin.starr Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Angle grinders can be your best friend or your worst enemy. All I can say is if it resorts to it take it easy and go steady. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markssupra Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Good luck and as above, if you resort to cutting it off be very careful and wear good goggles and leather gloves for protection, a shattered cutting disc will hurt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco79 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Shame your not closer mate would do it for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 (edited) We broke a 40 ton fly press attempting removal of 1 of these buggers, they dont shift if properly siezed! I mean the bolt out of the arm once its off the car. Edited April 23, 2013 by bignum (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 We broke a 40 ton fly press attempting removal of 1 of these buggers, they dont shift if properly siezed! Oh *%?|$ Anyone for an aero top! Going cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caesard Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 (edited) When i was doing my suspension, i had to cut 2 of my rear arms off, they wouldn't shift for love or money. Best off getting an ultra thin disc for the angle grinder, or a new rear suspension Tried to leave them on before, but couldn't sleep at night knowing that these buggers had defeated me. Keron came through with replacements as usual. Final Outcome, Man Vs Suspension --- Man Wins [GRIN][/GRIN] Edited April 23, 2013 by Caesard (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyh_15 Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Oh *%?|$ Anyone for an aero top! Going cheap! I will take it off your hands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted April 24, 2013 Author Share Posted April 24, 2013 Tried a G clamp, tried a bearing puller and tried brute force. Not having it. I've cut through the arm now and I'm just attempting to hammer the ball joint out of the back of the hub. Ill be honest, this job has left a bitter taste in my mouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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