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When I used a pickle fork on a 1988 honda accord, the ball joint ripped open. I think pickle forks work on old classics not modern cars. Has any one successfully used a pickle fork on a modern car?
 

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Thanks for the heads up. I tried to get my store to price match but no go. Because it is out of stock at your store they refused to match. They looked up the price by doing a transfer sale.
 
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Thanks for the heads up. I tried to get my store to price match but no go. Because it is out of stock at your store they refused to match. They looked up the price by doing a transfer sale.
Sorry, I didn't realize it was a "local ad" sale until after I made the thread. I'm going by there tomorrow and I'll look and see if they have another.
 

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Sorry, I didn't realize it was a "local ad" sale until after I made the thread. I'm going by there tomorrow and I'll look and see if they have another.
Thanks, if you can confirm they have one in stock I can get them to price match it.
 

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When I used a pickle fork on a 1988 honda accord, the ball joint ripped open. I think pickle forks work on old classics not modern cars. Has any one successfully used a pickle fork on a modern car?

I dunno if you'd call it modern, but it worked well on my 1995 Eagle Talon.
 

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When I used a pickle fork on a 1988 honda accord, the ball joint ripped open. I think pickle forks work on old classics not modern cars. Has any one successfully used a pickle fork on a modern car?

Use one a few months ago to replace the front swing arms on a BMW e46
 

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no, you use a big *** hammer(4 lb at least) hitting on the knuckle to seperate w/o damaging the boot...

if you don't care about the boot, use the pickle forks all day long
 

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no, you use a big *** hammer(4 lb at least) hitting on the knuckle to seperate w/o damaging the boot...

I've read about this trick for years. I might fill my shorts if this ever works for me in real life.

Willy
 
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Pickle forks work great if you are replacing the joint. If you want to save it hit the perimeter with a good ball pein a few times to knock it loose. Doesn't even need a giant ball pien.

It's worked on every saveable joint I have ever done. When it didn't work I found the joint needed to be replaced anyway
 

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They had one left when I went on Tuesday, but the sale sticker was pulled by then. Would my receipt do you any good?
Thanks for checking. If the sale is off it won't show up in the computer when they check. My store probably won't do it. The manager was in a foul mood last time so I didn't ask her to call them to double check inventory.
 

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Wear rubber pants when attempting, then.

I'm not too concerned. I've got a better chance of catching Santa Claus coming down the chimney. But, I still break out the hammer every time before the pickle fork in hope that it might be true.

Willy
 

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I've read about this trick for years. ... Willy
Try placing another ball-peen hammer (BPH) on the opposite side of the ball joint/tie rod end.

With another BPH rhythmically hit the joint, until the tapered portion is separated.

A lot of force and a large hammer are not needed; it is the vibration that forces the pieces apart.

Of course, the retaining nut must be loosened, but left on to protect the threads.

I use this method a lot, it does not damage the seals if done properly.
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I'm not too concerned. I've got a better chance of catching Santa Claus coming down the chimney. But, I still break out the hammer every time before the pickle fork in hope that it might be true.

Willy

what the hell are you working on? hit it like it owes you money next time. an engineering hammer comes in handy for this :bounce:
 

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I'm not too concerned. I've got a better chance of catching Santa Claus coming down the chimney. But, I still break out the hammer every time before the pickle fork in hope that it might be true.

Willy
Have someone stand on your feet so you can put all your torque into it.

I always use the hammer method if the knuckle is steel.

Spring pressure has to be on the assy. too.
 

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I'm watching the British program "Wheeler Dealers" - Mini Moke episode with Ed & Mike.

Guess how Ed China removes the upper A-arm from the spindle.

Two hammers.

Now I need rubber pants! :lol_hitti
 

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I've read about this trick for years. I might fill my shorts if this ever works for me in real life.

Willy

i do it nearly every day, on tie rods, ball joints, etc...

what the hell are you working on? hit it like it owes you money next time. an engineering hammer comes in handy for this :bounce:

never understood why a mini sledge is called an engineering hammer...but i got one...a 4 pound all metal mac anti vibe one...it's removed hundreds of ball joints haha

I'm watching the British program "Wheeler Dealers" - Mini Moke episode with Ed & Mike.

Guess how Ed China removes the upper A-arm from the spindle.

Two hammers.

Now I need rubber pants! :lol_hitti

to hell with the two hammer ****...just hit harder...the tapered shaft will come out the hole before you crack the knuckle...unless it's a ****** knuckle...

that said, i wanna be Edd China when i grow up
 

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i do it nearly every day, on tie rods, ball joints, etc...



never understood why a mini sledge is called an engineering hammer...but i got one...a 4 pound all metal mac anti vibe one...it's removed hundreds of ball joints haha



to hell with the two hammer ****...just hit harder...the tapered shaft will come out the hole before you crack the knuckle...unless it's a ****** knuckle...

that said, i wanna be Edd China when i grow up



You ever meet an engineer? The guys who have to work on the stuff they design all ways need a BFH. Some times I'd like to hit them with that hammer, 10lbs of **** in a 5lb bag ***** when your hands won't even fit in half the engine bays out there today on the transverse mounted stuff.


The aluminum stuff I can see using the tools, not a fork. But the cast iron or steel stuff, smack it a few times and they all ways come loose.
 

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Dont think I can use a pickle fork but Roll Tide to the OP. I live about 45 mins from you
 
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