Control Arm help!

[graveshaker]

A pickle fork used properly will not tear the boot. Place the flat side of the fork on the boot side and make sure it is sitting on to of the boot, not around it.

Smacking the side of the strut housing where the balljoint goes through should pop it free though.

This is how I use a pickle fork and never ripped a boot.

[AndrewBird]

A pickle fork used properly will not tear the boot. Place the flat side of the fork on the boot side and make sure it is sitting on to of the boot, not around it.

Smacking the side of the strut housing where the balljoint goes through should pop it free though.

[series88]

Give the control arm a wd40 bath and hammer away

[oliver.r]

pickle fork on a air hammer, 5 seconds and its off

[Dalejandrino]

Thanks for the advice everyone. I'm going to try the BFH method out as soon as I get home from school. I'll let you guys know how it goes.

[gtdragon980]

Don't know if this has been mentioned yet but, BFH!

Edit: It is such a great feeling when the ball joint finally seperates from the strut housing.

[Bearmw]

A ball joint seperator or the BFH and nut on the stud works for me but I also like to spray some PB Blast or something in there and let it penetrate to make it easier.

[reelizmpro]

I've never had a problem using a big sledge hammer or pickle fork for that matter. If I am replacing the arm, the proper fork works wonderful. If I am reusing the arm, I use a big hammer with nut over the thread for protection. I've been successful using these methods but that separator is the proper tool for the job.

[FLG]

How old are the arms? Might be a good time to get new ones. In which case some heat and a good blow will take care of things.

[Balleristic31]

you need one of these


i was in the same situation as you. the pickle fork did not work and ripped the boot to shreds.

this tool can be found at harbor freight for cheap and is honestly my favorite tool i own.

This. Never ever ever ever waste your time with a pickle fork. This tool makes ball joints a 1 minute job

[Crippled Crip]

i used a pickle fork on mine, but it did ruin the ball joint boot. If you use a pickle fork, stab it in there, and hit the end of it with a hammer and it will start pushing in. 4 or 5 whacks and it should be free! :D

[peytonracer4]

you need one of these


i was in the same situation as you. the pickle fork did not work and ripped the boot to shreds.

this tool can be found at harbor freight for cheap and is honestly my favorite tool i own.

[K1CKBAC]

I used a pickle fork on mine. It was really stuck, so even with a pickle force I had to use an insane amount of force. Rented from autozone.

[Dalejandrino]

Wait. A RUBBER mallet? Not sure if serious. Get a nice sledge hammer, a 5 pounder or so, thread the nut back on so you don't mash the top of the threads, and smack it a few times.

I didn't want to damage anything haha.

[mbonanni]

That ball joint boot looks bad to me....

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