suspension lift trouble
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Whoops: I thought you were talking about the lower control arm ball joint and spindle...
After you have untightened the nut holding the pinch point together on the spindle, take a flathead screwdriver and hammer it into the pinch point - don't be too aggressive - just enough to loosen the pinch. After it is loose, spray a penetrating agent like PB blaster (whatever you prefer) on the pinch, and you should be able to knock everything loose with one strike from a sledge (or you can place a pry bar between the lower control arm and the spindle and give it a good jolt). I'm no expert...just a suggestion.
Edit: Agreed with dubie2003 - if you are going to wedge the pinch apart with a flathead screwdriver, DO NOT let it strike the ball joint - it will tear the boot...
After you have untightened the nut holding the pinch point together on the spindle, take a flathead screwdriver and hammer it into the pinch point - don't be too aggressive - just enough to loosen the pinch. After it is loose, spray a penetrating agent like PB blaster (whatever you prefer) on the pinch, and you should be able to knock everything loose with one strike from a sledge (or you can place a pry bar between the lower control arm and the spindle and give it a good jolt). I'm no expert...just a suggestion.
Edit: Agreed with dubie2003 - if you are going to wedge the pinch apart with a flathead screwdriver, DO NOT let it strike the ball joint - it will tear the boot...
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Don't use a pickle fork or a screwdriver or whatever around the ball joints. They have a high risk of destroying the joint and you will be screwed.
To do it correctly I would suggest that you soak it in penetrating lube. Then remove the nut most of the way but not all. Then play with a jack to move the assembly up/down and keep giving it some wacks with a sledge. If you are able to get the spindle bolt and UCA in-line, it should all come apart pretty easily. Just takes time and patience.
To do it correctly I would suggest that you soak it in penetrating lube. Then remove the nut most of the way but not all. Then play with a jack to move the assembly up/down and keep giving it some wacks with a sledge. If you are able to get the spindle bolt and UCA in-line, it should all come apart pretty easily. Just takes time and patience.
+1 hit the spindle hard enough and it will "pop" loose.
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Yeah! Loosen thenut... back it out untill its flush with the threads on the ball joint.
Then hit the nut/top of ball joint in the direction of disassembly.
This will "pop" out the joint.
*NOTE*
The nut protects the threads on the ball joint, so have at it!
ya i had to finally beat the crap out of it with a sledge and a fork figured i got new uca and joint any ways. driver side complete
passanger side bottom shock mount bolt was stuck, impact didnt budge it, torched it still no luck hit it with a long arm socket still nothing. So i had to cut it with a saw saw =( now i have to go to the dealership and look for a replacement bolt. also the upper control arms front pivot point bolt is also froze the same way but i havent cut that one yet im gonna pray pb blaster works a miracle over night but not expecting anything. so dealerships for that to probably. any suggestions to help are appreciated
passanger side bottom shock mount bolt was stuck, impact didnt budge it, torched it still no luck hit it with a long arm socket still nothing. So i had to cut it with a saw saw =( now i have to go to the dealership and look for a replacement bolt. also the upper control arms front pivot point bolt is also froze the same way but i havent cut that one yet im gonna pray pb blaster works a miracle over night but not expecting anything. so dealerships for that to probably. any suggestions to help are appreciated
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A breaker bar works for me, better than the impact gun. For the bottom shock mount I even used 3in ext. so I can get the socket nice and firm on the nut. If it doesn't work, get a bigger/ longer breaker bar (I don't kno to what length they make those)
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