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Using two good hammers, smack the knuckle
smartly
If you're good you can swing both hammers and hit the knuckle at the same time.
I'm not that good /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif
It works just as well to hold one against the knuckle and swing the other one, aiming for a spot opposite the held hammer for maximum effect.
When the swung hammer hits the knuckle, the impact will knock the held hammer away from the knuckle. (the held hammer "acts" like a dolly, and will increase the force the taper in the knuckle will "see".)
Having them opposite each other means when the impact occurs, it'll shock the taper
somewhat symettrically.
The balljoint will usually free up in two or three whacks.
better
This technique requires a helper.
play nice and your wife/girlfriend will help you /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Stick a long bar over the control arm, all the way back to the unibody behind the wheel. It's best to use as long a bar as possible so it will that allows them to stand in front of the car away from any potential trauma (truck torsion bars work really well for this!)
have your helper pry down.
Give the knuckle a solid smack
when it doesn;t pop free the first time, try saying,
"gee honey have you lost weight? that bastid shoulda just popped right out of there /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Smack it again, and it should free up.
be sure to leave the nut on the balljoint a few turns to prevent the helper from going ass over teacups when the balljoint breaks free. You will lose any drop panty points you *may* have gained with the last bit of deft wording
... very quickly
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no muss, no fuss, no rough stuff
This technique works the best!
Just put some tension on it, and it'll pop free *almost* everytime
easy~like
... if you have to, a
gentle smack on the side of the knuckle (same place as before) will insure great success