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imnotafraid · 07-17-2010, 04:17 PM

help!!!! hey all you honda heads how do i get my ball joints removed with out the honda tool OR beating the crap out of the knukle with a bfh ?

martdog420 · 07-17-2010, 04:22 PM

Dont be afraid, get a bigger hammer. I used one of them forks before and I tore the rubber seal. Il just use a hammer next time.

imnotafraid · 07-17-2010, 04:26 PM

yea i kinda thought that but was trying to try a new approach like i always say get a bigger hammer if it breaks it needed replacing anyway

martdog420 · 07-17-2010, 04:33 PM

AMEN. lol and dont hit the threads there soft and will bend easy. If you think you really need to put the nut back on flush with the end of the treads to keep from ruining them. good luck

Woodbogger13 · 07-17-2010, 05:08 PM

bfh all the way

imnotafraid · 07-17-2010, 06:07 PM

thanks
i'll have a whack at it

2003 foreman es · 07-17-2010, 09:37 PM

Multi-directional-impact-devise....

cmartin248 · 07-17-2010, 11:11 PM

Don't hit the threads,,,, its very easy to take a large hammer and hold it against the SIDE of the joint (I prefer an actual sledgehammer)... while holding the large hammer snug against the side of the joint, strike the other side very hard with another hammer. They have always popped out and no damage to the tie rod. Try it....

wydglide · 07-18-2010, 05:51 AM

I use a LEAD hammer for things like that, Ive had that hammer of over 25 years.......LOL....its about wore out, time to make a new one

Kipes · 07-18-2010, 09:41 AM

I usually just use an automotive ball joint remover that looks like a big c-clamp. Dont know if your trying seperate the balljoint or remove it. For seperating it I pry on it and smack the side with a hammer, pops right out.

07-17-2010, 04:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
imnotafraid Honda Rider Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ft myers fl Posts: 39	ball joints? help!!!! hey all you honda heads how do i get my ball joints removed with out the honda tool OR beating the crap out of the knukle with a bfh ?

07-17-2010, 04:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
martdog420 Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: ontario canada Posts: 1,225	AMEN. lol and dont hit the threads there soft and will bend easy. If you think you really need to put the nut back on flush with the end of the treads to keep from ruining them. good luck Last edited by martdog420; 07-17-2010 at 04:37 PM. Reason: doh

07-17-2010, 05:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
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07-17-2010, 09:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
2003 foreman es Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Motor City Posts: 3,668	Multi-directional-impact-devise.... __________________ 03 Foreman ES Too much to list...

07-18-2010, 05:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
wydglide Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: your Nightmares Posts: 5,489	I use a LEAD hammer for things like that, Ive had that hammer of over 25 years.......LOL....its about wore out, time to make a new one __________________ P.M. Campbell Co Lodge F&AM #778 99Yamaha Wolverine 06 Foreman TRX500 09 Foreman TRX500 "Trail Dancer" 25" Big Horn's Mad Dog Rear Bag Body Armor Bash Plate Gamin 76CSx GPS, W/RAM Mount Warn XT25 conversion to XT30 Glide Build Audio System Serious case of BGD I'm not Frugal, I'm a COB...(Cheap old B@stard)

07-17-2010, 04:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
martdog420 Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: ontario canada Posts: 1,225	Dont be afraid, get a bigger hammer. I used one of them forks before and I tore the rubber seal. Il just use a hammer next time.

07-17-2010, 04:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
imnotafraid Honda Rider Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ft myers fl Posts: 39	yea i kinda thought that but was trying to try a new approach like i always say get a bigger hammer if it breaks it needed replacing anyway

07-17-2010, 06:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
imnotafraid Honda Rider Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ft myers fl Posts: 39	thanks i'll have a whack at it

07-17-2010, 11:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
cmartin248 Honda Rider Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 9	Don't hit the threads,,,, its very easy to take a large hammer and hold it against the SIDE of the joint (I prefer an actual sledgehammer)... while holding the large hammer snug against the side of the joint, strike the other side very hard with another hammer. They have always popped out and no damage to the tie rod. Try it....

07-18-2010, 09:41 AM	#10 (permalink)
Kipes Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: May 2009 Location: Upper Peninsula of Michigan Posts: 2,597	I usually just use an automotive ball joint remover that looks like a big c-clamp. Dont know if your trying seperate the balljoint or remove it. For seperating it I pry on it and smack the side with a hammer, pops right out. __________________ 2006 Foreman 4x4 500s Powermadd handguards 2.5 Warn winch 2" Perfex long travel lift kit High Lifter springs 26-12-12 Executioners on rear 26-10-12 Executioners on front Douglas Rattlesnake rims 3rd Headlight switch Moose Heated Handgrips and thumb warmer Garmin Legend gps Replaced the stock silver engine covers and front skid plate with 07 camo black and painted front brush guard black 2005 Rancher 350ES 2wd 2001 Polaris 325 Trailboss 2wd

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