Re: Suspension Pains

["amc74hornet" <AMC74HORNET@xxxx>]

--- In BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Plumpy72@xxxx wrote:
> Lu
> 
> First thing you need to remember is that the fit of the ball joint stud into 
> the lower knuckle is TAPERED. Don't waste your time using the fork method. 
> Once you have loosened the retaining nut, back it off until the top of the nut is 
> flush with the top of the stud. Now, get a big hammer and strike it as hard 
> as you can from the side so that it impacts/hits the side of the knuckle. It 
> may take a couple of good whacks, but it pop loose. The nut will keep it from 
> flying off. This method will work on any of the steering or ball joint 
> connections.
> 
> Good luck........
> 
> Rick

That method works better Rick if you hold a hammer on one side and wack it on the other side with another hammer. I even used this method on Mack Trucks. On cars I always use a ball joint fork and rarely need to use the hammer method. Lu's stuff must be rsted really tight.
"Doc"