Hey everyone..
Could anyone recommend a good ball joint splitter? I bought a Sykes Pickavant one - however the jaw is only 19mm wide and wont fit the wishbone front joint
Thanks!
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If by wishbone front joint you mean the lower hub balljoint then 19mm fits. My one is 19mm and the jaws fit fine.
You just need to be prepared for the pin in the middle of the splitter to shear, if it does replace it with a nut and bolt.
You just need to be prepared for the pin in the middle of the splitter to shear, if it does replace it with a nut and bolt.
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When using those pullers on lower swivels, do the splitter bolt up near-FT and then wallop the end of the splitter with a club hammer.
The shock will help jolt the joint free and save strain on the puller and the potential of the trouble you had with with your centre pin Toby. Chances are a good clout on a tightened splitter will be enough to shock the joint completely free...
Using a splitter and a hammer like this is a good combination of Dave's double-hammer technique. That one actually does work a treat but requires a bit of practice and a technique. Imagine clapping with two hammers; that's roughly the method!
The shock will help jolt the joint free and save strain on the puller and the potential of the trouble you had with with your centre pin Toby. Chances are a good clout on a tightened splitter will be enough to shock the joint completely free...
Using a splitter and a hammer like this is a good combination of Dave's double-hammer technique. That one actually does work a treat but requires a bit of practice and a technique. Imagine clapping with two hammers; that's roughly the method!
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Hey!
Well my car's been off the road all Summer - but started every week
I rarely drive anyway in the Summer - well most times really - my Cycle is my main transport nowadays
Thought Id better get this done during this nice weather - and before Winter strikes.
I had another go with the splitter. There is no way it will fit. I measured the lower ball boot ring clip with a micrometer - it's 24mm. The jaws of my seperator are 19mm - and quite thick on the inner sides - probably a couple of mill. I tried hammering it in - but there is just no way without seriously damaging the boot / clip. I already nicked the boot
Is there any difference on my car as it's the HDI 110 with 288mm discs?
I see I can get 22m jaw separators - so might try that. Had a go at wallaping the arm by the joint - but no cigar!
Well my car's been off the road all Summer - but started every week
I rarely drive anyway in the Summer - well most times really - my Cycle is my main transport nowadays
Thought Id better get this done during this nice weather - and before Winter strikes.
I had another go with the splitter. There is no way it will fit. I measured the lower ball boot ring clip with a micrometer - it's 24mm. The jaws of my seperator are 19mm - and quite thick on the inner sides - probably a couple of mill. I tried hammering it in - but there is just no way without seriously damaging the boot / clip. I already nicked the boot
Is there any difference on my car as it's the HDI 110 with 288mm discs?
I see I can get 22m jaw separators - so might try that. Had a go at wallaping the arm by the joint - but no cigar!
Currently:
2000 Xantia HDI 110 Exclusive Saloon (73k)
Previously:
BX 19 TZD Turbo
2000 Xantia HDI 110 Exclusive Saloon (73k)
Previously:
BX 19 TZD Turbo