Well I got the ball joints seperated...
03-10-2004, 07:53 AM
#1
Well I got the ball joints seperated... ...and put a few tears in the boots during the process with the pickel fork. So now what? Can I just replace the rubber boots and apply new grease? Or do I have to buy new ball joints for the upper A arm? Or worse do I need to buy a new upper A arm (looks like the ball joints are secured in there pretty good)? If so should I consider just getting some aftermarket ones while I'm in the process? And worst case, if I leave it as is for the time being just to get the car back together, bout how long can it last like that? Figuring dirt and junk will get in the grease and tear up the joint after awhile.
Nothing quite as frustrating as breaking your car trying to mod it and spending more money to fix your mistakes.
*sigh* I always seem to learn new things the hard way. 
Nothing quite as frustrating as breaking your car trying to mod it and spending more money to fix your mistakes.
*sigh* I always seem to learn new things the hard way. 
03-10-2004, 08:02 AM
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Oh the great pickle fork. You will want to replace the boot mostauto parts stores sell a replacement boot in the HELP section they are only a few dollars. then shoot'er with grease and go.But be sure to take the old one with you to match up they are a universal deal.
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98 T/A A4 13.42@104 stock
03-10-2004, 10:19 AM
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Lol, the foolishness of youth...
I had tried with a hammer, but really couldn't find a suitable part on the spindle that i could get a good solid whack on. Tried pounding on the upper A arm, on the stud (carefully) and any surface on the spindle availible, but she wouldn't budge. That sucker was in there good, even the pickel fork took alot of grunting - and did a nice job of banging and scraping my arm when she finally broke loose.
But this is good to hear that I should be able to find just a replacement boot and grease her back up.
I had tried with a hammer, but really couldn't find a suitable part on the spindle that i could get a good solid whack on. Tried pounding on the upper A arm, on the stud (carefully) and any surface on the spindle availible, but she wouldn't budge. That sucker was in there good, even the pickel fork took alot of grunting - and did a nice job of banging and scraping my arm when she finally broke loose.
But this is good to hear that I should be able to find just a replacement boot and grease her back up.
03-11-2004, 09:29 AM
#6
Originally Posted by trackbird
We made it easy and everyone still does it the hard way....
Something sick about us feel "we can prove them wrong . . ." LOL
Although I will admit I had no problems using my pickle fork . . .
