Posted July 20, 200519 yr comment_131199 Just purchased this Pickle Fork set off the tool guy today where I work so I can begin the big fight at home with my ball joints and tie rod ends. I can barely wait to tackle it Hopefully they won't be a pain in the a$$ to separate :paranoid: Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/16629-you-can-never-have-enough-tools-d/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 20, 200519 yr comment_131205 The easiest part of replacing my ball joints was removing them with what you have there. The best part is you get to wack on something with a hammer and are actually doing a job correctly! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/16629-you-can-never-have-enough-tools-d/#findComment-131205 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 20, 200519 yr Author comment_131208 yeah. Mine should be easy as well. Did you do the alignment yourself afterwords? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/16629-you-can-never-have-enough-tools-d/#findComment-131208 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 20, 200519 yr comment_131214 I have a ball joint tool and a tie rod tool that attaches to my air hammer. Makes the job a breeze! I would suggest an alignment any time you change a suspension component. Unfortunately I don't have an alignment machine (or a tire changer or a wheel balancer for that matter). Wish I did but I could never get such a purchase past the wife. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/16629-you-can-never-have-enough-tools-d/#findComment-131214 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 20, 200519 yr comment_131224 Did you make sure they're Metric? :devious: E Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/16629-you-can-never-have-enough-tools-d/#findComment-131224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 20, 200519 yr comment_131293 At least you bought good quality. I had a Lisle and a cheap china fork. The china steel(?) disentagrated before the joint separated, whilst the Lisle is still ready for the next job Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/16629-you-can-never-have-enough-tools-d/#findComment-131293 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 20, 200519 yr comment_131302 Did you make sure they're Metric? :devious: E HA You're killing me Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/16629-you-can-never-have-enough-tools-d/#findComment-131302 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 21, 200519 yr Author comment_131323 Yep, I know an alignment is necessary. I too don't have the equipment at home needed to perform the alignment so what did you guys end up doing? Did you have to take it in to an alignment shop? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/16629-you-can-never-have-enough-tools-d/#findComment-131323 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 21, 200519 yr comment_131347 Yep, I know an alignment is necessary. I too don't have the equipment at home needed to perform the alignment so what did you guys end up doing? Did you have to take it in to an alignment shop?Yup....... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/16629-you-can-never-have-enough-tools-d/#findComment-131347 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 22, 200519 yr Author comment_131487 GREAT :disappoin Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/16629-you-can-never-have-enough-tools-d/#findComment-131487 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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