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Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 7:56 pm
by rob and karen
hi all
got some new drop links today , weather permitting will change them tommorrow , but before i start does anyone know if i need a ball joint splitter to seperate them or do they come apart without ??
thanks rob
Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 8:00 pm
by samuel
You'll need a ball joint splitter handy to be on the safe side.
Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 8:02 pm
by brorabongo
Hi Rob
I'm still waiting to do mine. As far as I know, it's just a case of removing old, possibly seized nuts
So give them a spray tonight, that might help.
All the best, and let us know how you get on.
Cheers.
Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 8:42 pm
by westonwarrior
I changed mine and didn't need a ball joint splitter
Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 11:48 pm
by dandywarhol
They aren't fitted onto a taper so a splitter isn't required. The originals have a hex in the centre to fit an allen key to hold the rod from turning. The cheapo aftermarket ones don't have that so best to use coppaslip on the threads of the cheapos cos they'll need replaced sooner anyway..............
Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 8:31 am
by rob and karen
thanks for the replies guys ,
will let you know how it goes as doing them today hopefully
rob
Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 12:53 pm
by smartmonkey
I took one look at the nuts and just cut them off. Total time for both sides was about 20 minutes without having to faff on undoing them.
Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 1:58 pm
by rob and karen
Well got them both done
, both bottom nuts undone no problems , but the top nuts no chance so out came the grinder and cut them off
very easy to do if you have a grinder
, tools needed are a 17mm spanner or socket and wrench , a hammer and a grinder job done
thanks rob
Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 5:26 pm
by byejason
If they appear to be tight, use a six sided socket and a big bar instead of a ratchett. A 6 sider is much less likely to round off the nut (or break). There's not a lot you can't shift with the right socket and a big bar. I rounded off one of mine leaning on it with a standard socked and a big bar. Ended up chiselling it off. 10 clouts with a big hammer and it popped, but if i had started with the six sider I would probably have been alright. Also, heating the nut is another good method. You can do it with a standard (paint stripping) hot air if you haven't got a torch. Just be careful not to heat up your shock.
Working with the bongo on blocks, the bottom nuts on the front were a bit awkward to get at. Would be much easier over a pit if you know someone with one.