ball joint gater replacement

Discussion in 'Mech Tech' started by rickyrooo1, Feb 28, 2012.

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  2. split gaitors/boots are a fail NOW.
     
  3. mine failed yesterday. So i suppose it must already be in force. :thinking:
     
  4. rickyrooo1

    rickyrooo1 Hanging round like a bad smell

    ok so this is mine, nearside looking from front of van, bottom gaiter, can someone confirm the name of this gaiter and how easy to change, i will then order one along with some flexi brake hoses and fit at techenders.[​IMG]
    thanks.
     
  5. T2 ball joint boot
     
  6. well easy rik i did em all on diego a bit back have you a ball joint splitter ?
    this is the one i ve got http://www.thetoolacademy.com/list_products.asplistType=search&manufacturerId=0&price=0&categoryId=0&keyword=Laser+Ball+Joint+Separator+Scissors+&searchtype=0
    there only round the corner to me
    you can borrow if we can work away out to get it to ya
    just take wheel off undo nut pop the splitter in tighten till it goes bang lube up pop ya rubber on re fit simples
    i think the calliper has to come off for the top one :)
     
  7. rickyrooo1

    rickyrooo1 Hanging round like a bad smell

    2 big hammers lol.
     
  8. i did try that and i do have big hammers but i had a fear of causing more damage than good :thinking:
     
  9. Joker is the man for the job. He knows all about balljoint splitters. :)
     

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