Ball joint splitter

[Anglefire]

I do tend to get the tools I need for the job. Even if it’s only once. ?

i did buy a Innova timing light the other week. Still sat in its box. ?

[Mjit]

On 8/24/2018 at 8:18 PM, dougbgt6 said:

Why is everybody desperate to use the hammer?!! Must be machismo. Get the thing in position, tighten up the bolt and, boing!

db

I was taught that this design of ball joint splitter was meant to be used with a hammer.  The BJS tool isn't actually meant to split the joint, just let you apply tension around the taper, spread more consistently (and from just one side) than with a fork type BJS or two hammers.  Once under tension a quick tap with the hammer then breaks the friction between joint and carrier.

[Anglefire]

I've always used a hammer once the joint splitter is in place - as you say to just apply some tension that the final crack of hammer releases. TBF the ball joints on the Spitfire are tiny compared to the Disco so are quite easy!

[Colin Lindsay]

On 8/25/2018 at 4:03 PM, dougbgt6 said:

So are we doing personal relationship advice now? 

db

A family member commented recently that I was putting on weight in the nether regions; I replied that you need a heavy hammer to drive a long nail....

[dougbgt6]

Oh dear! 

db

[poppyman]

Sledge hammer to crack a nut...... So to speak 

Tony.