Need a hammer for knocking loose ball joints - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

ZionsWrath · 11-17-2015, 06:50 PM

What kind of hammer am I looking for?

I had previously been using a ball joint removal tool and it works well but last time it slipped and stripped the thread on the ball joint stud and caused me a huge headache.

Thinking I should try the hammer for now, at least until I get over it.

So what kind of hammer do I need? A dead blow hammer? What weight is good?

go_a_way1 · 11-17-2015, 07:03 PM

I am not a mechanic but I would use this if I could.

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Tcoat · 11-17-2015, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by go_a_way1

I am not a mechanic but I would use this if I could.

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Not sure if you would be worthy!

go_a_way1 · 11-17-2015, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Not sure if you would be worthy!

The "If I could" part is just incase I am not haha. I hope the OP is

Tcoat · 11-17-2015, 09:48 PM

A dead blow or ball peen. The biggest that will fit and still be able to get some ooompf on it will do the task just fine.

Mr.ac · 11-17-2015, 10:13 PM

Don't look for a hammer, look for a steel mallet. Dead blows/ball peen take too much effort.
Two taps and ball joints fall out. One swing if good. Something like this.

http://www.perennial.co.nz/abode/686...etalmallet.jpg

They are like $10 about 5-10lbs that's all you need.

ZionsWrath · 11-17-2015, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.ac

Don't look for a hammer, look for a steel mallet. Dead blows/ball peen take too much effort.
Two taps and ball joints fall out. One swing if good. Something like this.

http://www.perennial.co.nz/abode/686...etalmallet.jpg

They are like $10 about 5-10lbs that's all you need.

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Mr.ac · 11-17-2015, 10:34 PM

Yep that would do. But you could find it cheaper with a basic wooden handle. Unless you'll be hammering all day get that one.

Swift · 11-18-2015, 06:11 PM

you want a Snap-on dead blow hammer.....or of same or equal value.

I was a mechanic and still wrench...you need need the big one and acetalene to remove f-ing dodge truck ball joints and a prayer.

Dave-ROR · 11-18-2015, 11:22 PM

I use both a mini sledge (no idea on the weight) and a dead blow (whatever is closest). Leave the nut on the ball join loosely so you don't hammer the threads

blackhawkdown · 11-19-2015, 05:59 AM

Just buy a press, less energy and more efficient. It's cheaper in the long run.

Mr.ac · 11-19-2015, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by blackhawkdown

Just buy a press, less energy and more efficient. It's cheaper in the long run.

No, no, and nope. Unless you have girly vegan arms and can't lift 5lbs. Dude $20 for fancy mallet. $10 for a plan one. $50+ for a press. And you can't kill zombies with one. You can with a steel mallet.

And you don't have to place the nut on the ball joint. Unless your going to reuse it.

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Tcoat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: 2020 Hakone Location: London, Ont Posts: 69,841 Thanks: 61,656 Thanked 108,294 Times in 46,456 Posts Mentioned: 2499 Post(s) Tagged: 50 Thread(s)	A dead blow or ball peen. The biggest that will fit and still be able to get some ooompf on it will do the task just fine. __________________ Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar, because Racecar.

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Mr.ac [insert cool phrase here] Join Date: Aug 2015 Drives: BRZ Premium Location: Central Coast CA Posts: 2,368 Thanks: 709 Thanked 1,559 Times in 930 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Don't look for a hammer, look for a steel mallet. Dead blows/ball peen take too much effort. Two taps and ball joints fall out. One swing if good. Something like this. http://www.perennial.co.nz/abode/686...etalmallet.jpg They are like $10 about 5-10lbs that's all you need. __________________ New daily driver - Subaru BRZ Premium Weekend fun/track car - '91 MR2 Turbo Gen3 Old daily driver - '88 MR2 Supercharged

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Mr.ac [insert cool phrase here] Join Date: Aug 2015 Drives: BRZ Premium Location: Central Coast CA Posts: 2,368 Thanks: 709 Thanked 1,559 Times in 930 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yep that would do. But you could find it cheaper with a basic wooden handle. Unless you'll be hammering all day get that one. __________________ New daily driver - Subaru BRZ Premium Weekend fun/track car - '91 MR2 Turbo Gen3 Old daily driver - '88 MR2 Supercharged

11-18-2015, 06:11 PM	#9
Swift I just Drive. Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: in the womb still Location: WI/MN Posts: 299 Thanks: 0 Thanked 116 Times in 86 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	you want a Snap-on dead blow hammer.....or of same or equal value. I was a mechanic and still wrench...you need need the big one and acetalene to remove f-ing dodge truck ball joints and a prayer. __________________ -Waiting patiently for the right FT-86... -92' Acura Legend 5spd coupe twin turbo project

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Dave-ROR Site Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: Stuff Location: Florida Posts: 10,317 Thanks: 955 Thanked 5,965 Times in 2,689 Posts Mentioned: 262 Post(s) Tagged: 8 Thread(s)	I use both a mini sledge (no idea on the weight) and a dead blow (whatever is closest). Leave the nut on the ball join loosely so you don't hammer the threads __________________ -Dave Track cars: 2013 Scion FRS, 1998 Acura Integra Type-R, 1993 Honda Civic Hatchback DD: 2005 Acura TSX Tow: 2022 F-450 Toys: 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Parts: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited, 2005 Acura TSX Projects: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited track car build FS: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 LT CCSB 8.1/Allison with 99k miles

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