Hi Folks,
My fromt suspension is dissasembledanf the only items attached to the vertical link are the upper ball joint and stub axle.
The space between the link and the ball joint bodly is to large forthe classic ball joint "fork" I have to work.
Tried the tool I purchased...link below , but Im concerned that this will strip/break long before the joint separates
https://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/TA-61900.html
Also, Tried a few well place blows with the brass end of the Thor hammer from the logical directions with the link in a vice or my trusty old black & decker workmate.
So what's next? Would a pro use a press, which I don't have....or some other tool...BTW, I tried the ball joint/pitman arm tool from Autozone tool rental program , but the jaws of the tool are to wide.
Any thoughts before I bother my friendly mechanic or machine shop?
Thanks,
MG
My fromt suspension is dissasembledanf the only items attached to the vertical link are the upper ball joint and stub axle.
The space between the link and the ball joint bodly is to large forthe classic ball joint "fork" I have to work.
Tried the tool I purchased...link below , but Im concerned that this will strip/break long before the joint separates
https://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/TA-61900.html
Also, Tried a few well place blows with the brass end of the Thor hammer from the logical directions with the link in a vice or my trusty old black & decker workmate.
So what's next? Would a pro use a press, which I don't have....or some other tool...BTW, I tried the ball joint/pitman arm tool from Autozone tool rental program , but the jaws of the tool are to wide.
Any thoughts before I bother my friendly mechanic or machine shop?
Thanks,
MG