Suspension Removal
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marvin2
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Suspension Removal
I attempted to begin removing my front suspension this weekend, but got nowhere. I can't get the spindle to separate from the tie rod ends...I took a hammer to it and still got nothing. Any tips / tricks? If I can get the tie rods & center link off, it looks like I can begin removing I beams and arms.
1970 F100 "Marvin 2" - Crown Vic IFS, 302, C4 (work in progress)
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fordman
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Re: Suspension Removal
to take the steering ball joints apart. you need a ball joint seperator. its a fork you drive in between them. they also make one that presses them out with a screw type of operation. but if the screw slips it mashes the threads. and you have to usually buy a new steering rod.
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marvin2
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Re: Suspension Removal
10-4...I'll see what I can get my hands on. Thanks!
1970 F100 "Marvin 2" - Crown Vic IFS, 302, C4 (work in progress)
1970 F250 "Leonard" - 302, C6 (project in waiting)
1971 F100 "Walt" - 302, 3-speed on the column (Sunday driver)
2004 Mustang GT "Horse With No Name" - 4.6L, 5 speed (Retired daily driver / Friday driver)
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Mancar1
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Re: Suspension Removal
I know that tool as a pickle fork.
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Once I thought I was wrong, but I was wrong.
Life is a banquet, and every days a feast.
68 F-250 CS 390 C-6 P/S A/C front disc. 2nd owner.
2016 GMC Terrain Denali 301 HP V-6 AWD.
2009 Silverado Crew Cab, V-8, 4X4.
DD-727
DD-806
AE-35
LSD-39
AS-41
AR-8