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EM1/SS · 03-13-2012, 04:20 PM

What's the trick to getting the left radius rod bolt out? Do I need to remove the washer bottle?

*GTAHVIT* · 03-13-2012, 04:22 PM

yep that's what I had to do there are two bolts up on the frame rail. Just undo them and you should have enough clearance to pull the bolt out.

EM1/SS · 03-13-2012, 04:31 PM

Thanks

EM1/SS · 03-13-2012, 05:45 PM

That worked.

*GTAHVIT* · 03-14-2012, 09:07 AM

jeffny09 · 04-22-2012, 11:13 AM

how do u remove the ball joi.t

Synner · 04-22-2012, 12:14 PM

Lots of rage and a really big hammer. Very tough on jack stands due to lack of leverage.

jeffny09 · 04-22-2012, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Synner

Lots of rage and a really big hammer. Very tough on jack stands due to lack of leverage.

and hit the tip of it? wouldnt that messin up the head?

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jeffny09 · 04-22-2012, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Comrando

If you can have someone pry on it and then hit it once, it shouldn't mash it up. Big hammer and hit it with everything you've got.
The more times you hit it the more it will mash the stud.

ok i did this..not luxk i messed up the gead of the joint and the boot went up..does that mean ita ruined? thwre has to be a didderent tool to remoce these things then a pickle fork..??

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jeffny09 · 04-22-2012, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffny09

ok i did this..not luxk i messed up the gead of the joint and the boot went up..does that mean ita ruined? thwre has to be a didderent tool to remoce these things then a pickle fork..??

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i give up..i cant get this thing off..im assunibg the boot can.be.put back since.it.moves up? all i wanna do is get the ball join off the.pxikke fork does not work

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Synner · 04-22-2012, 05:46 PM

You leave a nut on to clean the threads if you booger them up. But yeah you have to beat the snot out of it. Heating up the knuckle can help too. I was unable to do it on stands even with a 5lb hammer, needed to take it someplace with a lift so you could swing that hammer.

jeffny09 · 04-22-2012, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Synner

You leave a nut on to clean the threads if you booger them up. But yeah you have to beat the snot out of it. Heating up the knuckle can help too. I was unable to do it on stands even with a 5lb hammer, needed to take it someplace with a lift so you could swing that hammer.

unflortunetly i dont have any where to bring it.. so i need to do it here..the threads didnt mess up but the bottom of it sis where a socket fits i assume..i dont know.but car is.up on stands and i dont know.if the boot is ruined or if the boot goes back in please either

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Parag · 04-22-2012, 06:46 PM

i like to use heat. and water to keep each part different temp

Synner · 04-22-2012, 07:20 PM

Boot is supposed to be sealed so probably jacked. I even bent a c-clamp from a ball joint removal kit so I said screw it. I was told an air hammer will do the trick but didn't feel like messing with it any more or buying a tool I'd never need again.

http://www.harborfreight.com/3x-air-...set-97857.html

03-13-2012, 04:20 PM	#1
EM1/SS Drives: 11 2SS/RS M6 vert Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NSB, FL Posts: 705	radius rod bushing removal What's the trick to getting the left radius rod bolt out? Do I need to remove the washer bottle? __________________ LSA supercharger, Borla S-Type cat back, BMR/ Pedders Suspension, Kooks stepped LT's, GM 3.91, and RDP tune.

03-13-2012, 04:22 PM	#2
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,444 View My Garage	yep that's what I had to do there are two bolts up on the frame rail. Just undo them and you should have enough clearance to pull the bolt out. __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

03-13-2012, 04:31 PM	#3
EM1/SS Drives: 11 2SS/RS M6 vert Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NSB, FL Posts: 705	Thanks __________________ LSA supercharger, Borla S-Type cat back, BMR/ Pedders Suspension, Kooks stepped LT's, GM 3.91, and RDP tune.

03-13-2012, 05:45 PM	#4
EM1/SS Drives: 11 2SS/RS M6 vert Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NSB, FL Posts: 705	That worked. __________________ LSA supercharger, Borla S-Type cat back, BMR/ Pedders Suspension, Kooks stepped LT's, GM 3.91, and RDP tune.

03-14-2012, 09:07 AM	#5
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,444 View My Garage	__________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

04-22-2012, 11:13 AM	#6
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04-22-2012, 12:14 PM	#7
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,544	Lots of rage and a really big hammer. Very tough on jack stands due to lack of leverage.

04-22-2012, 05:46 PM	#11
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,544	You leave a nut on to clean the threads if you booger them up. But yeah you have to beat the snot out of it. Heating up the knuckle can help too. I was unable to do it on stands even with a 5lb hammer, needed to take it someplace with a lift so you could swing that hammer.

04-22-2012, 06:46 PM	#13
Parag Drives: 2010 camaro 2SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Denver Posts: 1,334	i like to use heat. and water to keep each part different temp __________________ stage III cam, 4.10's, custom CAI, suede headliner 461 RWHP, 422 RWTQ

04-22-2012, 07:20 PM	#14
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,544	Boot is supposed to be sealed so probably jacked. I even bent a c-clamp from a ball joint removal kit so I said screw it. I was told an air hammer will do the trick but didn't feel like messing with it any more or buying a tool I'd never need again. http://www.harborfreight.com/3x-air-...set-97857.html

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