suspension disassembly with afx spindles

[EFI69Cam]

Whats the best way to go about popping the ball joints with the afx spindles installed? I know I will be having to do this to set the ride height.
I don't like the idea of a pickle fork, and smacking the side of the spindle is not really an option either.

[silver69camaro]

I'd use the tool that spreads the ball joint studs apart. Works every time and doesn't damage anything.

[EFI69Cam]

:cool: Thanks.


Any ideas where to find one?

[Norwoodx55]

I don't like the idea of a pickle fork, and smacking the side of the spindle is not really an option either.

What, are you afraid to beat on those pretty new spindles?:moon:

[wickedmotorhead]

This is something I had previously looked into and we may eventually offer a "production" tool, but for now here are some very easy homemade and pre-made tools that may work quite well without having to beat on the spindle because we all know how much aluminum loves to be beat on.(<---sarcasm ladies and gentlemen...beating on spindle BAD!)
http://www.ucalgary.ca/~csimpson/Misc/tool.html

A similar concept, but premade. Not sure on the length, so I'm not sure if this particular one would work.
http://www.214racing.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=76&products_id=255

Same story. Design should work good, but not sure on length.
http://www.rodneydickman.com/n24.html

And finally they took away one of the pages I had bookmarked, but luckily I printed a copy. So here's another simply homemade tool you can make that should work very well. I think this design would work the best if executed correctely.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://img91.imageshack.us/my.php?image=balljointtool9hl.jpg)

Hope this gives some ideas. We would love to hear any other suggestions so that we can accomodate any other needs anyone may have.

Shane

[MrQuick]

Yeah, banging on them will promote cracks.

I made a simple puller that fits around the ball joint section. I could not find anything local.

I'll post a picture if I ever make it back out to the shop.

[Van B]

This is something I had previously looked into and we may eventually offer a "production" tool, but for now here are some very easy homemade and pre-made tools that may work quite well without having to beat on the spindle because we all know how much aluminum loves to be beat on.(<---sarcasm ladies and gentlemen...beating on spindle BAD!)
http://http://www.ucalgary.ca/~csimpson/Misc/tool.html

A similar concept, but premade. Not sure on the length, so I'm not sure if this particular one would work.
http://http://www.214racing.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=76&products_id=255

Same story. Design should work good, but not sure on length.
http://http://www.rodneydickman.com/n24.html

And finally they took away one of the pages I had bookmarked, but luckily I printed a copy. So here's another simply homemade tool you can make that should work very well. I think this design would work the best if executed correctely.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://img91.imageshack.us/my.php?image=balljointtool9hl.jpg)

Hope this gives some ideas. We would love to hear any other suggestions so that we can accomodate any other needs anyone may have.

Shane

Dude-One too many http// on all of your links. But otherwise, thanks I have been looking for something like this.

[wickedmotorhead]

:pat: Sorry about that. Fixed the URLs. Happy Clicking.

Shane

[EFI69Cam]

What, are you afraid to beat on those pretty new spindles?:moon:

I have not even decided to install them. I might just hang them up somewhere. They are too pretty.

[EFI69Cam]

Looks like the threaded rod is the way to go. Thanks for all the input.

[TitoJones]

I have not even decided to install them. I might just hang them up somewhere. They are too pretty.

You want I should gold plate them, and get you a chain so that you can wear them around your neck? Come on people, these suckers are made to perform. Sure- they look sexy, but that doesn't mean they can get down and dirty. ;)

Tyler

[Norwoodx55]

I have not even decided to install them. I might just hang them up somewhere. They are too pretty.

Great idea, I'll drive down tomorrow and we can "hang" them on my car. Since I don't have inner fenders, we can just pop the hood to enjoy their beauty.:jump:

[EFI69Cam]

You want I should gold plate them, and get you a chain so that you can wear them around your neck? Come on people, these suckers are made to perform. Sure- they look sexy, but that doesn't mean they can get down and dirty. ;)

Tyler

They are going on. Norwood's just giving me crap.

[CarlC]

A large coupling nut with an appropriate bolt will work. Get a fine thread setup to allow for more applied force.