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yeller
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Twin Cities
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Spindle removal question
OK, in the middle of sawpping spindles and cutting coils...need some quick help. I know the process for removing the spindles and what not...so I won't waste my time explaining that. I have the wheels, rotors and shocks off, cotter pins removed from all castle nuts (tie rods, upper and lower arms), and the lower A-arm castle nut a little less than half way off the lower ball joint. On my 73, one decent whack with the 5 pounf sledge, and it popped apart..on my '77...not even close to budging after countless hard whacks and several jack compressions with quick releases.
Any other tips on seperating the spindle from the LCA without ruining the lower ball joint? I am getting really pizzed...this whole suspension drop has been kicking my butt due to rust, broken parts and PO half-ass fixes. I am thinking pickle fork, but not sure of this will damage anything. This project was supposed to be low budget, but has been heading towards NO budget after I had to buy new leaf springs.
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67-72 parts collector,…
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Re: Spindle removal question
Bigger Hammer!
When we did 72BlckButy's truck,... one side came apart easy. The other side was a PITA. The only thing I have done successfully is to use a LONG prybar. (3-4 ft long) and put extra down pressure on the lower ball joint while someone smacks on the spindle. Alternate hitting the front side and back side of the spindle. On my blazer I cut the balljoints apart due to rust. I ruined the stock spindles. A pickle fork or a "pickle fork attachment" for an air hammer will help. Most likely the balljoint boot will get split. Seriously,... try a bigger hammer. I have about a 10 or 12 lb sledgehammer with the handle cut down really short. It works great.
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Antelope, CA
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Re: Spindle removal question
^I agree, I used a pickle fork and hagged my lower ball joints up. What ultimately worked was a large snap on hammer and some elbow grease.
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Kennedale, Tx
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Re: Spindle removal question
a heavy duty ball joint seperator
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Austin, TX
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Re: Spindle removal question
Apply some heat to the spindle with a propane torch. Be carefull not to set the grease on fire.
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yeller
Join Date: Oct 2001
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Re: Spindle removal question
OK guys, thanks for the help. I will try tomorrow night..with a little more force...if all else fails, will look into a ball joint seperator.
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Join Date: Jan 2009
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Re: Spindle removal question
dont you have to put a jack under the LCA to keep the spring from jumping out?
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Re: Spindle removal question
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-I normally remove the cotter pins. -Then back the upper and lower balljoint nuts off. (about three turns, enough to create a gap) -Then strike the spindle in the balljoint area to break the "taper" loose. -Then place your floor jack under the LCA with slight pressure , and remove the ball joint nuts. -Remove the upper a-arm from the spindle, and then lift the spindle out of the way. -Once everything is out of the way,... lower the LCA and remove the spring.
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