Delberts Wallet Posted September 27, 2002 Share Posted September 27, 2002 I need to replace one of my ball joints as it appears to have quite a bit of play in it. To remove it from the hub will I need a ball joint splitter thing or will I be able to hit it from underneath to knock it out or will it come free if I hit the hub and the shock break the taper Hmmmmm Blue and Carbon Supersport T561 LKJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F355GTS Posted September 27, 2002 Share Posted September 27, 2002 Gareth you could try hitting either on the end or the side and it may come free but a splitter would be easier and better practice, think they're only a few quid from Hafords Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberts Wallet Posted September 27, 2002 Author Share Posted September 27, 2002 Mark, I'll try the splitter route I think. I'll pop down to Halfrauds ovr the weekend. Need to get the car fixed before we go to the festival next week. Blue and Carbon Supersport T561 LKJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Howe Posted September 28, 2002 Share Posted September 28, 2002 Gareth, not to sure where Hmmm is located but there is a splitter sitting on my work bench, if you want to borrow it. (tel 01444 892127) JH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanessa Morris Posted September 28, 2002 Share Posted September 28, 2002 Hoopy should be able to comment on this one following recent Cadwell Trackday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberts Wallet Posted September 28, 2002 Author Share Posted September 28, 2002 Hmmmm is located in Loughborough John, Just a little too far too travel for a splitter, never mind. Blue and Carbon Supersport T561 LKJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooby doo Posted September 28, 2002 Share Posted September 28, 2002 the left hand one popped out no trouble after a firm tap with a lump hammer. the right hand one was far too solid so i used a splitter - you want the type you do up rather than the type you wedge in with a hammer. unfortunately we couldn't bend the rack mount back - so it'll stay in a rack and radiator free state, get loaded onto a mates trailer, and goto arch in the week. the indicators turned out to be a knackered relay (i have a spore), the other cycle wing just needs the bolts doing up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberts Wallet Posted September 28, 2002 Author Share Posted September 28, 2002 Cheers Hoopy. I'll have look to see what halfruads have to offer. When you say a "gentle tap" with a lump hammer was that from underneath or actually on the hub bit 🤔 Blue and Carbon Supersport T561 LKJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyR Posted September 28, 2002 Share Posted September 28, 2002 Often they will split if you tap firmly the steering arm around the joint. TonyR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooby doo Posted September 29, 2002 Share Posted September 29, 2002 undo the nut until it is just passed the end of the ball joint. then hut upwards onto the nut. (using the nut like this protects the end of the thread). THe chances are it'll be too solid to shift it, in which case you'll need a splitter. Check the rubber gaiter carefully, it may split under load of the splitter if its a bit old. This is a bad thing and so a replacement ball joint will be needed. HOOPY R706KGU come to cam7 - we don't bite ❗ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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