ball joint splitter

Coupe66 · Post by **Coupe66** » Mon Aug 01, 16 10:18 am

Hi all,

I'm looking to separate the steering ball joints on my 68 charger without damaging them or the rubber boots. I'm looking to get one of these from fleebay. Will this one fit my ball joints.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Draper-Ex ... Swr81UUhpW

Cheers

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Mon Aug 01, 16 12:18 pm

If you are referring to the Upper ball joints, you do not need a splitter.

Just jack the car up and secure it with the torsion bars still tensioned.

Loosen but do not remove the ball joint nut.

Get two ball pein hammers and whack the steering knuckle on both sides simultaneously and in due course the taper will release - hey presto!

Did it last week and it took about 10 minutes!

Cheers

Pete

Coupe66 · Post by **Coupe66** » Mon Aug 01, 16 12:42 pm

Hi Pete, i'm looking to split the bottom joints, idler arm, track/steering rods.

Cheers
Mike

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Mon Aug 01, 16 12:45 pm

You can try one of those.

I find it always ends in tears and I end up buying new boots (but not panties).

Gareth · Post by **Gareth** » Mon Aug 01, 16 6:46 pm

I've found that type of splitter a pain to use in the past. They seem to want to slip back out of position as they're tightened. The boots will most likely not survive either. I prefer the type in the link below but whatever you buy make sure the jaws are wide enough as not all splitters are large enough for our type of cars.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3pc-Ball-Join ... SwG-1W1EMY

Coupe66 · Post by **Coupe66** » Wed Aug 03, 16 7:23 am

Thank's for the info I'll measure the joints to see if they will fit.

Cheers
Mike