Stuck knuckle

[m1n0t4rr]

I got the dynatrac ball joints. Uninstall went fine until I got to the knuckle. I’ve dead blown my arms dead and everything is covered in Wd40. Any ideas?

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[JT1]

I got the dynatrac ball joints. Uninstall went fine until I got to the knuckle. I’ve dead blown my arms dead and everything is covered in Wd40. Any ideas?

How heavy is your dead blow?

Mini sledge works better for me, I think the "ring" is what unseats the tapers.

 

[darkhorse13]

So you're stripped down to just the knuckles? I'm assuming you've struck both the knuckles and "C" part of the axle? I'd recommend to use a non-dead blow hammer and go to a metallic head to send shock vibrations thru it.

 

[darkhorse13]

the "ring" is what unseats the tapers.

^^^ this ^^^ it's the resonation of the striking that will do it. for instance watch the Teraflex BJ install video and what they use... fast forward to 3:03

 

[Rusty PW]

Wedge a pickle fork between the knuckle and the C. Now hit the knuckle with a Thor hammer.

Thor hammer..........15 lb sledge with a short handle

 

[OHJeeper]

So you're stripped down to just the knuckles? I'm assuming you've struck both the knuckles and "C" part of the axle? I'd recommend to use a non-dead blow hammer and go to a metallic head to send shock vibrations thru it.
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I don't understand why you would strike the C and not the knuckle? The Teraflex video shows them striking the back side of the knuckle.

When I do these I strike the "flat" part of the knuckle just below the yellow arrow in the Dynatrac picture.

 

[darkhorse13]

I don't understand why you would strike the C and not the knuckle? The Teraflex video shows them striking the back side of the knuckle.

When I do these I strike the "flat" part of the knuckle just below the yellow arrow in the Dynatrac picture.

Those are directly from DynaTrac's install page and I just wanted to bring it to light. I am not an expert, but I assume that because it's a non-aluminum surface that's why they tell you to strike there? Honestly, when I did mine, I tried both the knuckle and the "C". Striking multiple spots send different shock vibrations and I'm sure everything helps. I'm not advocating either method... I'm just suggesting to do both if it's stuck

 

[DarthAWM]

Can't be tight if its a liquid

 

[m1n0t4rr]

Got it! Thanks for the quick help!! I think I violated some OSHA rules with the way that ball joint press was used to get it out

 

[whysoserious]

I was gonna suggest you not go past the first knuckle next time, but looks like you had a different problem.

 

[kevman65]

Got it! Thanks for the quick help!! I think I violated some OSHA rules with the way that ball joint press was used to get it out

OSHA doesn't do personal homes ?

 

[bleda2002]

OSHA doesn't do personal homes ?

Thank God, I'm like 90% sure my welding flip flops aren't approved footwear

 

[m1n0t4rr]

I knocked the rubber boot out when I backed off the press. Will it be ok if I just tuck the dynatrac rubber up there

 

[Rusty PW]

I was gonna suggest you not go past the first knuckle next time, but looks like you had a different problem.

3 knuckles deep...uh........

 

[m1n0t4rr]

3 knuckles deep...uh........

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