Carbon_Bullet Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 This is the rear subframe top arm, basically I carnt get the bolt out an don't fancy whacking the crap out of it, I think it has a rivet in it but man... It's proper stuck in there! Any ideas? or is just a hitting game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOGIE Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 hitting game, and crow bar at the same time is my guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trebor69 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Hitting the housing should make it crack free ........I personally jack some timber up under the thread to apply pressure and then whack it There is no rivet ......its just pushed in . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Is that the upper control arm with rose joint? If you're not using/selling them whack away mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_Bullet Posted June 25, 2013 Author Share Posted June 25, 2013 Well I have all new after market adjustable ones, good clean of these there good for sale, also noticed they have power flex bushes on them too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clay Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Have you tryed a balljoint splitter.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 One of these is what i'd use then you don't risk damaging the arm or hub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_Bullet Posted June 25, 2013 Author Share Posted June 25, 2013 Have you tryed a balljoint splitter.? I take it that's what DNK just posted a picture off? Should be able to source one if them like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clay Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 yes mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Hit the side of the housing the threaded bolt goes into and put a little upward pressure on the arm. It will pop straight out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartmann Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 just give it at good couples wack on the housing where the tread is going through.. it shuld pop straight off after a few try Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_Bullet Posted June 25, 2013 Author Share Posted June 25, 2013 I've pelted the thread part with a hammer still won't budge! God dam thing! tomorrow I'm going all out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 You can pick up a ball joint splitter like posted above from your local Halfords if needs be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bailey Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 We have this in work all the time! 3 things you can do! 1. Heat the crap out of it and hit the side of the housing with a hammer 2. Beat the crap out of it all together 3. Try using a big lever bar against the driveshaft and pull it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 This is the same issue I had here: I cut the end that goes into the subframe out, then had to use a ballpoint splitter, a calculated 5T of force and a 4lb lump hammer to get the ball joint free of the hub. Was a cow of a job and I'd hate to have to do it again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Use one of these, and if you damage the ball joint dust cover, they're like £0.69p to replace!! DON'T heat it up. You can blow the ball joint out of it's socket and it will chuck boiling grease in your face! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_Bullet Posted June 25, 2013 Author Share Posted June 25, 2013 Appricate the response from everyone , thanks Ill let you all know how I get on lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Use the tool i posted the pic of and if it doesnt pop out whilst the tool has pressure on it hold a hammer onto the side of the hub where the ball joint thread goes through and hit it with another hammer and it should pop out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Use the tool i posted the pic of and if it doesnt pop out whilst the tool has pressure on it hold a hammer onto the side of the hub where the ball joint thread goes through and hit it with another hammer and it should pop out. Exactly what I did! Mine was well and truly stuck an this got it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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