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mikedsilva 01-27-2019 11:57 AM
Looking to do this job soon.. but when searching for tools, Pelican Parts lists this as for "installation only"... why?
And if it's for install only, then what do you use to remove?

https://i.imgur.com/EhsSVhb.png

gazzerr 01-28-2019 04:31 PM
My guess is you potentially have to use a bunch more torque and shock to get a frozen ball joint off then the amount to install it. Perhaps this tool can't take that kind of abuse.

Ayles 01-28-2019 07:56 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by mikedsilva (Post 10332867)
Looking to do this job soon.. but when searching for tools, Pelican Parts lists this as for "installation only"... why?
And if it's for install only, then what do you use to remove?

https://i.imgur.com/EhsSVhb.png
If you are replacing everything cut it off. Anything short of that will likely end in frustration and you cutting it off any way.

911tracker85 01-29-2019 04:43 AM
cut what off?

mike sampsel 01-29-2019 06:21 AM
I don’t know about this tool, but the one I bought in ‘97 worked fine on removal of my ball joints. I layed on my back and used an air wrench to get the nuts off,

obscene 01-29-2019 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by 911tracker85 (Post 10334922)
cut what off?
The ball joints are secured by a ring nut that's nearly impossible to get loose. I ended up cutting a slit in mine with the angle grinder.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7890/...601156a1_c.jpg

you can follow my progress here: http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/1017816-diy-front-rear-suspension-overhaul-youtube-video-series-2.html

safe 01-29-2019 10:49 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by mikedsilva (Post 10332867)
Looking to do this job soon.. but when searching for tools, Pelican Parts lists this as for "installation only"... why?
And if it's for install only, then what do you use to remove?

https://i.imgur.com/EhsSVhb.png
Chisel and BFH or a big pipe wrench.

Ayles 01-29-2019 11:23 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by obscene (Post 10335400)
The ball joints are secured by a ring nut that's nearly impossible to get loose. I ended up cutting a slit in mine with the angle grinder.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7890/...601156a1_c.jpg

you can follow my progress here: http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/1017816-diy-front-rear-suspension-overhaul-youtube-video-series-2.html
Yes, apologies on not being clear. Cutting that nut off will save you time, your body and your expensive socket.

911tracker85 01-29-2019 11:25 AM
ahh cut off the old ring nut. DUH. already got them off without much problem.

new ones installed from ER.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1548793478.JPG


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