RE: Australian question: Ball-joint splitter

[Tony Lupton <Tony.Lupton@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

All,

Some followup for those that responded, and the general interested public.

The ABW version that is functionaly the same as the factory tool (clamp
around the eye and the screw operates directly on the threaded end of the
tie-rod/ball joint end is an ok tool (once you've ground the operating bolt
to a point), but it only works on tie-rod ends. It will not admit the eyes
on the steering knuckle on either the top or bottom ball joints.

The tool to get is a Karvik (sp?) from Repco (approx $35). It's a different
design, looking not unlike a clothes peg, with a bolt to force the jaws
together. This fitted fine over both top and bottom ball joints, with a
little tender assistance from a small hammer (if you get carried away, kiss
the boot goodbye).

thanks to all,

Tony

1985 Alfa 90 2.5i (bent and nearly all put into boxes)
1985 Alfa 90 2.5i (unbent, unrusty, and awaiting my attention, somewhat
impatiently)
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tony Lupton 
> Sent: Wednesday, 26 March 2003 09:01
> To: 'alfa-digest@domain.elided'
> Subject: Australian question: Ball-joint splitter
> 
> 
> A question for Australian digisti (maybe NZ ones too):
> 
> Where can I get a ball-joint splitter that has jaws wide 
> enough to receive the upper and lower balljoints on an Alfa 
> 90? The ABW version won't actually fit over the eye on the A-arm.
> 
> The last time I did this I stuffed a small trolley jack in 
> there and cranked, but I want to do something a little safer 
> this time around.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Tony
> 1985 Alfa 90 2.5i (bent and gradually being put into boxes)
> 1985 Alfa 90 2.5i (unbent, unrusty, and on a truck from Sydney)
> 
> I know, I just can't help myself.
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> Tony Lupton                    *     ReTech Global Pty Ltd
> Release Manager             *    *   23 Hi-Tech Court
> tlupton@domain.elided       *     8 Mile Plains Qld 4113
> Phone: +61 7 3340 2664               Australia
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