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LAZZA1964
 Post subject: front suspension probs
PostPosted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 5:25 pm 
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can anyone help me tried almost al day to remove front suspension to no avail could not remove tie rod ends from steering arm do you need a special tool to do these also upper and lower swivel joints is this also another special tool and also tie bar from from swivel joints are theses all brut strength or both tool and strength also removal of steering arm was a no go can someone give ume a clue . novice !!!!!!
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123grosso
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You need a ball joint remover, some people use hammers but after you have used this tool you wont try with a hammer again.

Here is a link

http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online ... escription


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Good luck

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simon k
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123grosso wrote:
You need a ball joint remover, some people use hammers but after you have used this tool you wont try with a hammer again.

Here is a link

http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online ... escription


:)

Good luck


that's the one to use - I bought the same one from supercheap and it works fine, but I'm sure it was less than half that price :?

make sure you grease the thread!
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LAZZA1964
 Post subject: suspension probs
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ok to you guys that replied to my probs i would like to say thank you very much the info and link was very much appreciated ... laz
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^^^ Supercheap have a habit of raising prices at "Sale" time....people still think they are getting a bargain. :(

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Morris 1100
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I got one form Supercheap, undid one side Ok, tried the other side and broke the tool.
Back to the trusty hammer.
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I had a Supercheap one and it worked great for me.
Lent it to a member on here who banjoed it first go :shock: :lol:

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I think most of the auto shops sell these tools?
I got mine from Auto one and it's still going strong
But in the past I have had to cut and drill out a top ball joint which refused to let go

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Morris 1100 wrote:
I got one form Supercheap, undid one side Ok, tried the other side and broke the tool.
Back to the trusty hammer.


This sounds familiar!

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PDJ wrote:
I had a Supercheap one and it worked great for me.
Lent it to a member on here who banjoed it first go :shock: :lol:


Hey so does this! 8)

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