Splitting ball

[sparkybean]

.. joints, specifically removing a lower ball joint from the upright.

Any ideas on the best ways to go about it? I have a joint splitter (looks similar to a tuning fork) but all it seems to do is make a lot of noise when smacked with the hammer or tear the boot. I only have axle stands to work on so room is limited.

Thanks.

[sparkybean]

Max_Torque said:

and the taper will just fall out!

I read that with some cynicism, and it took a few attempts manoeuvring the hammers into the right place, but all went exactly as you wrote. Fantastic

I'll look at getting a scissor type splitter anyway, as it looks very effective for tight spots.

Thanks all, job jobbed