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m6z 12-18-2010 09:39 PM
Thorbecke Brothers ball joint removal input HELP!
 
I'm needing some input/opinion/ideas on removeing the ball joints on a set of TB control arms. Need to take them apart for powder coat. I'm not sure how to go about pressing them out since the bottom of the cup is cut at a angle. I don't see how a typical BJ press would work because of the bevel cut. I also have a 20 ton upright press, should I just try and keep it level(prop it up on the short side) or ??????????

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70jnktrk 12-18-2010 11:43 PM
Re: Thorbecke Brothers ball joint removal input HELP!
 
subcribed,,,interested in the answer also

edflores 12-19-2010 02:17 AM
Re: Thorbecke Brothers ball joint removal input HELP!
 
Do you have the little cup things from the bj tool? Or some DOM tubing that fit inside the balll joint cup? Find something that fits inside, and is taller than the length of the balljoint and press down on the arm. Just be careful that it doesnt start pushing at an angle, but it should take too much force to get those out

m6z 12-19-2010 08:54 PM
Re: Thorbecke Brothers ball joint removal input HELP!
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by edflores (Post 4358663)
Do you have the little cup things from the bj tool? Or some DOM tubing that fit inside the balll joint cup? Find something that fits inside, and is taller than the length of the balljoint and press down on the arm. Just be careful that it doesnt start pushing at an angle, but it should take too much force to get those out
I've got the proper stuff to push it out with. It's just that i don't see anyway to keep it level. It's going to push at an angle. I'm going to give it another try tomorrow night when I have some time.

edflores 12-19-2010 09:45 PM
Re: Thorbecke Brothers ball joint removal input HELP!
 
Sorry i wasnt clear. I mean push down on the arm, not on the cup area. The cup is at an angle, but maybe placing a piece of metal across the arm and something to lift up the other side of the arm will do the trick

m6z 12-19-2010 10:38 PM
Re: Thorbecke Brothers ball joint removal input HELP!
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by edflores (Post 4360235)
Sorry i wasnt clear. I mean push down on the arm, not on the cup area. The cup is at an angle, but maybe placing a piece of metal across the arm and something to lift up the other side of the arm will do the trick
Good idea. I might be able to clamp down the arm and keep the cup level.

Thanks,

m6z 12-21-2010 09:01 AM
Re: Thorbecke Brothers ball joint removal input HELP!
 
Got the BJ's removed. Ended up just pressing them strait out. I just used a plate to set/support the small side to keep it level. Only had the one set of press plates that the press came with. I picked up a bunch more stuff to use with it sunday. Just needed then right height plate to keep it level.

Thanks for the help,


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