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240 2NR · 07-29-2002, 10:24 AM

Just to add, a pickle fork or ball joint remover (that looks like a big two pronged fork), is not meant to pull a ball joint that is intended to be used again.  It will tear up the boot requiring purchase of a new one (well two so they remain the same).

The way to removed a balljoint is to hit the knuckle around it with a hammer which will allow the ball joint shaft to come loose (unseated) the knuckle leaving the ball joint unbroken and ready to be reused (if it's still in good condition).

07-29-2002, 10:24 AM	#6
240 2NR Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Denver Posts: 1,131 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just to add, a pickle fork or ball joint remover (that looks like a big two pronged fork), is not meant to pull a ball joint that is intended to be used again.  It will tear up the boot requiring purchase of a new one (well two so they remain the same). The way to removed a balljoint is to hit the knuckle around it with a hammer which will allow the ball joint shaft to come loose (unseated) the knuckle leaving the ball joint unbroken and ready to be reused (if it's still in good condition). __________________ Steve 93 240sx FB currently very clean and for sale