Ferrari Mailing List: Re: Suspension Rebuild

[LarryT (l02turner]

Dunno - my experience is with rubber bushings -- if the poly bushings came 
with it, I'd use it.  Didn't realize you are going with poly -

I'd like to hear what you think after they are installed - have considered 
them but heard the ride can be harsh.

Will find (or take) a photo.   Found one - see attached.  As I said, I first 
use this tool - which has the ability to break them loose alone - but I find 
it easier to crank down on the screw/bolt then hit it with a BFH - 1 or 2 
hits is usually all it takes.

Take care --

Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D)
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: <jimshadow [at] verizon.net>
To: "Larry Turner" <l02turner [at] comcast.net>
Cc: "The FerrariList" <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 10:07 AM
Subject: Re: [Ferrari] Suspension Rebuild


> Larry,
>
> I'd love to see that picture!
>
> So, should I not even use the lube  that ES supplies?
> I've heard that the poly bushings can squeek pretty bad sometimes.
>                 Jim
> Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: "LarryT" <l02turner [at] comcast.net>
>
> Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:58:33
> To:<jimshadow [at] verizon.net>
> Cc:"The FerrariList" <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
> Subject: Re: [Ferrari] Suspension Rebuild
>
>
> Hi Jim,
>    I always use 2 tools to break them apart - I have a screw type 
> seperator
> that I tighten down - that puts great tension on the fitting - then I use 
> a
> fork tool to whack the ball joint - typically, they break loose in 1 or 2
> whacks -
>
>    I'll try to find a photo of the screw type tool I use.
>
>    Of course, heat will probably help also -
> ;-)
>
> BTW, I've been told not to use lubricants on any new rubber bushings you 
> may
> be installing, - supposedly they need the grip that WD40, etc removes.
>
> Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D)
> www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts
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>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <jimshadow [at] verizon.net>
> To: "Larry Turner" <l02turner [at] comcast.net>
> Cc: "The FerrariList" <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 8:29 AM
> Subject: [Ferrari] Suspension Rebuild
>
>
> Hey guys,
>
> I'm right in the middle of rebuilding the suspension on the GT4 and
> installing a new 2.5 turn  steering rack.  I'm having a helluva time 
> getting
> the ball joints off of the hub carriers.  I've soaked them in penetrating
> oil and broke a ball joint tool already trying to hey them apart.   Does
> anyone have any ideas??
>
> If you are interested, check out the 308 section of FChat for pictures.
> Ill post some here soon.
>
> Jim
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