I believe!:D

a big pipe (moment arm) helped too

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One more tip, and this is a biggie: put one foot against the inner fenderwell, and use your legs to turn the pipe. Don't knock the car off the jackstands.

Save the air hammer if the pipe wrench does not work. The air hammer, if it is not DULL ENOUGH will tear the metal tabs off and then you're in trouble.

Got it off
 

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Well I got it off...I took the A-Arm out put it in a vise....
I tried the socket with the impact.....That didnt work
I tried the impact hammer.....That didnt work.
I tried the pipe wrench.....and that didnt work...

Finally I got the Dremel out and started cutting...
And used the impact hammer

And it finally came off.....It took about an hour to get it off.
This picture is what the nut looks like after I got it off...

Whew....What a job.SmileWavy

So...you're going to reuse that nut I assume...looks tp be in pretty good shape!
Does anyone know what "size" the Porsche Tool is? I've bought a couple different ones from Pep Boys and neither of them fit (too large). I then bought a large (1 7/16th IIRC)cheap socket that I plan to modify with my grinder so I'll have something to use when I tighten it up.

Don't waste your time or money, pipe wrench it.

Well, the big pipe wrench is useful for other things also. On the older engines, removing the "screwdriver slot" oil pressure setting and relief plugs. And for disassembly of the front oil cooler thermostat, whose innards are held in with a similar screw driver plug.

The inexpensive ball joint tools can be improved by welding a collar around its OD. This keeps the four tabs exactly in line with the edge of the "nut" part, so things are less likely to slip.

Yes, if the nut won’t come of easily with the tool, this is the way.
When replacing the ball joint, don’t struggle with any other way.

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(Good image BTW)


Here is a good 2005 thread:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/209096-front-susspension-strut-balljoint-nut.html

Note that the Factory P-280b does not have the locating collar on the tool.
This collar is great benefit keeping the tool centered.

Also note the torque spec changed from 108 ft-lbs to 184 ft-lbs with no change in parts.

Best,
Grady

I must have been lucky. I used the socket to remove the nut without any damage to the nut or socket. Probably will be different when I install it.

Might have something to do with the fact it was installed new 10 years ago and the car was never driven because I stored it until I could completely strip it to the tub. So it never saw any weather or use. Probably why it came off so easy.

I tried the dremel technique but due to the nut being recessed in the A arm you can't slice it all the way. Beat on it with a hammer and chisel and still couldn't split the nut.
Finally fired up the torch and cut them off.

Two words: PIPE WRENCH! Trust me. (with one lhelluva an extension).

Doyle

I've always used the tool to install and loosen. I've always used the airgun on removal. No problem.

I do always thoroughly soak the joints with PB for at least a day or two first.