How can i stop my balljoints from seizing in

[Purpledrumstick]

So my lower arm ball joints were out two weeks ago, put big block legs and shafts on yesterday and they were seized in again. Same with the track rods.

Are they all this bad for it or has anyone found a way to stop it from happening?

Sick of having to replace parts when the ball joint splitter and a chuffin big hammer is the only way i can get them out

 

[Andy_Mk3]

They're designed to do that, it's what the taper is for, to make an interference fit. Some copper grease may help but that's about it. They're hardly designed to come apart every 5 minutes.

 

[Purpledrumstick]

I suppose but ive never known them be this bad. Copper grease does nothing.

 

[bones341]

Try using the scissor type splitter, they do far less damage to the ball joint gaiters and most times you can get away with using them again

 

[djwilde69]

I just got new rubbers off eBay,

 

[JimGSi]

^^true I used mine on a 206 and done no damage at all, I also used it on the GSi and didn't do any damage.

 

[Purpledrumstick]

Try using the scissor type splitter, they do far less damage to the ball joint gaiters and most times you can get away with using them again

cant fit them in on the lower arm

 

[Cooper]

cant fit them in on the lower arm

This is true.

...at least not with the cv joint attached.

In the past i have wedged a chunk of metal (spanner/socket) between the ball joint nut and the CV joint, then just unwound the ball joint nut. It forces the ball joint out of the hub.

Hit and miss though.

 

[Purpledrumstick]

With how seized mine get that wouldn't work. Ill give it a go next though

 

[Mr Skint]

never know any ball joint i cant split with a well aimed hit with a hammer, sometimes helps to have someone lever the arm down with a bar too

 

[Purpledrumstick]

Yeh it is easier with two people

 

[Andy]

I find cod liver oil supplements work well for joints.

 

[Purpledrumstick]

Get out

 

[Mr Skint]

i also find its about using the right type of hammer, i have 3 and only 1 works for them

 

[Mr.Negative]

bottom one i've always used 2 chisels and a hammer always works.... just keep tapping lightly on it and it will pop eventually. I also always copperslick everything, it helps with the threads too

 

[Kev_mk3]

lube your balls up

 

[Rad666]

I used a fancy copper slip last time i did it and they separated easier than usual, i borrowed it from work, il post the name of it if i remember

 

[Mr Skint]

ky

 

[Rusty]

Easiest way for the ball joint is to unwind the nut so it's slightly proud of the thread (to protect it from the forthcoming abuse), then slip a cold chisel between the nut and the CV joint. A few decent whacks on the chisel with a lump hammer will split it no trouble.

 

[rc]

Easiest way for the ball joint is to unwind the nut so it's slightly proud of the thread (to protect it from the forthcoming abuse), then slip a cold chisel between the nut and the CV joint. A few decent whacks on the chisel with a lump hammer will split it no trouble.

thats what I do, everytime.