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i am in the process of replacing my drum set up with better a drum set up and i have got the passengers side all off but the rose joint on the drivers side doesnt want to split.

i have been using a scissor style splitter but no luck. is there are another way to crack these joints

thanks heaps[/b]

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Rose joint? I think you mean ball joint. (rose joints are different)

The other way to pop the joint is to hit the side with a hammer or better still, two hammers, one each side.

One big hit! Not a lot of little hits.

Put the front up on stands under the sub frame, use your jack under the drum to lift up the top arm from the body and put a spanner in the gap and lower the jack. Undo the top nut till only on by a couple of threads. then hit the ball joint with a hammer. and pop she'll go. If your not doing it today PM me and I'll take photos for you for tommorrow arvo.

steve

i have undone the top and bottom ball joints and the centre nut.

this is the one i am having trouble with it
(circled in red)



if anyone knows what this is called let me know

thanks for the offer steve but i am kind of past the beginning now

thanks for the help

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i just had another go with the German Screwdriver and it finally undid!

thanks for the help

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Tie-rod end.

Glad I could help!

German - never heard that before, I like it.

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But he's thriving and striving and hugging the turns.

it is another name for a hammer my said it this morning so i stole it

cheers

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Cylinders are dead MAtt

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Stop Licking the Dog...I Don't Care Who Started It

yeah they are the throw away drums nice recond drums waiting to be put on

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Matt I'm so jelous

steve

That bottom shoe will be full of oil also so i'd toss them also.

WHile your doing also this I would also check for the wheel bearings, bit late for this side as the wheel is off

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Stop Licking the Dog...I Don't Care Who Started It

Yeah I think he's replacing everything, completely new (recoed) drums..

yeah i am replacing the whole lot with a set WhoDat had that he ran on his van for a little while before he got discs.

Steve if any one is jealous its me! i want bruiser but then again everyone with an interest in minis wants bruiser

thanks for help everyone

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