MattB Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 I need to remove both front upper balljoints from the hubs to replace split gaiters.Is there a 'best' balljoint splitter for the job?I did try a search of the forums but the search facility appears to be down.MattB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamC Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 Put a socket or a bolt between the bottom of the ball joint thread and the upright, then unwind the ball joint nut onto it with a spanner. That'll pop the ball joint out with ease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbcollier Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 Two hammers? One hammer on one side, smack the other side of the link (that the ball joint is attached to) with the other hammer. The shock will break the taper loose. No fuss, no torn boots, no need for yet another special tool that you can't find when you need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 Nut and bolt as above. Simple and efficient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevehS3 Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 I use the Gemzoe splitter. Discussed here https://www.caterhamlotus7.club/forum/splitting-top-ball-joint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted October 8, 2023 Leadership Team Share Posted October 8, 2023 As above, get a Gemzoe splitter, it's a perfect well thought through solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Kay Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 I think that the important information has already been posted upthread. but:"I did try a search of the forums but the search facility appears to be down."Try: https://duckduckgo.com/?q=site:caterhamlotus7.club+ball+joint+splitterAnd "Search Facility".Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Lowe Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 Another vote for the Gemzoe splitter, great little tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenF Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 You don't need the Gemzoe splitter, if you use the method SamC recommends.Try that first - it will cost you nothing, except a few minutes of your time and will save you buying an unnecessary tool. You just need to find a socket which is the right height to fit between the nut and the upright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattB Posted October 8, 2023 Author Share Posted October 8, 2023 Everyone - many thanks for your prompt and helpful replies. I now have a way ahead, once Caterham are able to provide the gaiters.Jonathan - thanks for the search help. I'm very happy using the website's own search function, it just doesn't seem to be available at all right now, returning a "The website encountered an unexpected error. Please try again later." message every time I enter a search on either my PC or my iPad.MattB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Lowe Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 Before I indulged myself in the extravagance of paying £45 for the Gemzoe tool I made my own out of an old wheel nut & stud. But like SamC's suggestion, it is prone to slipping unlike the Gemzoe one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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