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taazzukcb

Member Since: 30 Aug 2013
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 663

2004 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Stornoway Grey

Stubborn A-Frame Ball Joint

Evening All,

I'm after some tips if possible. I'm changing the A-Frame Bushes and Ball Joint this weekend in preparation for the whole suspension next weekend. However, I've hit a snag.

I've got all the bolts out of the A-Frame brackets on the chassis without to much issue (Plus Gas and a good Buzz Gun is priceless!) and that's currently sat loose.

I have the 30mm Ball Joint nut off (again, a decent buzz gun here is wonderful!) and I've been slowly driving in my ball joint splitter but the thing just wont pop! I've put some serious time and abuse into hitting it in and I just cant get enough force to properly split it!

Does anyone have any tips here?

I may have to resort to heating the the axle bracket, try and get it to open up a little, but that requires asking a favour of a relative to get me some more gas, so may have a couple hours in the morning to try other options!

Any help appreciated!

Once it's all out I've got to get it all done and back on tomorrow! So if I can get it out in the morning it would be good! Can then get burning out the old bushes :p!

Thanks in advance!

18th Jan 2014 5:24pm

ickle

Member Since: 22 Jul 2010
Location: South Vendee
Posts: 1777

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Alpine White

I used a big lump of steel bright bar as a drift with a large lump hammer so I could hit the exact sweet spot.

I had the A frame still connected and the nut still a few threads on the ball joint, with a stout piece of wood under the A frame leaving the the weight of the axle to help split the joint when bashed.

Obviously before the H&S police descend, chassis firmly supported on axle stands, eye protection, wear gloves, etc.

Good luck

Keith

18th Jan 2014 6:03pm

dnorrishill

Member Since: 15 Jul 2011
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 613

2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Aintree Green

I followed this guide and had no issues: http://www.repairmylandrover.co.uk/defende...nt-renewal

Only thing I did was buy the ball joint in a new fulcrum as they can be a pain to remove.

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18th Jan 2014 8:31pm

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