Ball Joint splitters

[madcampbell]

Need to do my track rod outer ends both sides has anyone used this http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_165469 do they work as I have tried to smack the old ball joint with a lump hammer but it won't separate ...

[puddlesurfer]

I've used one - they're a bit tight to get in but if you're replacing the ball joint it's not a problem! they do work

[wishbone]

I use this type - do it up nice and tight with a normal ring spanner (not extension / breaker bars). Give the side of the joint a good crack with a lump hammer. Works every time.

[HONEST AL]

ball joints

My mate says just bash the outer part of the joint with a big hammer,bit scared of the track rod arm breaking myself

As above,spot on Rob

[Albannach]

If you do the hammer thing, you really need 2 to get it first time. Use the splitter Rob posted. I, personally, don't rate the fork ones; they damage the balljoint and its gaiter (it's been known for them to burst the cup from the tapered/ball bit), so completely useless if you want to re-use the joint.

[Dara]

iv used the one wishbone posted for a couple of yrs now makes an easy job of splittin ball joints

[Diezel Weazel]

All ya really need Mark is a good 3lb hammer n a good hit or two n fanny's ya aunt .... never used anything else !! as a good mechanic i'll tell ya .....
Good Luck

Jess
nearly 10 years of Surfs
"Cos short cuts can cost more in the long run"

[Dara]

All ya really need Mark is a good 3lb hammer n a good hit or two n fanny's ya aunt

that works most of the time but you always come across a stubborn balljoint that wont split wit jus hittin it wit a hammer alone

[madcampbell]

Thanks Folks I will steer clear of the fork one!! and get one similar to the one wishbone posted and see how it goes.

Cheers
Mark