pw8757 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Folks, Changing the A Frame (aka Wishbone) bushes on my 1986 Defender has been a bit of a struggle. The rear Ball Joint joint was proving impossible to shift and I was about to buy a new fulcrum after having tried hammers, an air chisel, heat, WD40 etc. However, I came across this YouTube video which shows some lateral thinking that enables a press to be used (something I thought impossible, because of the structure of the ball joint - cut off the ends of the flanges! A matter of minutes and the ball joint was out. So a real "Hat Tip" to Land Rover Toolbox Videos and I'm posting the link here for all to see if they are in the same predicament! I've had a look on the Technical Archive and can't find a reference to the A Frame Ball Joint. If I've missed one, I'm sure somebody will say! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash.Witty Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Got the T-shirt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Yep been there, stuck it in a vice and a sledgehammer did the rest..... now I own a press, so won't be doing the second bit again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigelw Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 3yrs since I did my last in exactly the same way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco-Ron Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I found getting the new one in straight harder than removing the old one. ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 52mm socket + vice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous doug Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 A sledge hammer?! Ooo errr, sir! We should get together and compare sizes as its exactly how I did mine! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Bolt on axle bracket ? How easy is that ! Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean f Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 That was one of my ball joint fitting tools in use, if any one else wants on let me know. You can fit them with various sockets or bit of tube but if you split the gaitor doing it you will not be happy!. Also the slots in the side allow bolts to be fitted to allow the joint to be lined up when you start pressing it in and then either tightened down as you press it all the way in in stages or removed and replaced once it is fully home. I charge £20 each and normally £3 postage (it heavy!) but any one on here I will do post free. Can't send any right now as I am sat in the middle of the north sea which is why I only list them on ebay sporadically, just contact me and I should be able to give any one an estimate on how long it will be till I am able to make or post things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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