Toe Link Install problems - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

SLICVIC · 03-29-2013, 11:09 AM

Trying to install toe links on the rear but im having trouble removing them from the knuckle(?) , any idea how to get them out? tried banging them out, using a puller and it wont budge. the "toe bolt" comes out fine

Calum · 03-29-2013, 12:41 PM

You might need a pickle fork.

SLICVIC · 03-29-2013, 12:46 PM

Looks like it might be it, ill check into that . Thanks

Hancha Group · 03-29-2013, 03:25 PM

Hit the knuckle sideways so you're transmitting the force at a 90 degree angle from the ball joint. If you keep hitting it on the stud, you can mushroom the threads.

Calum · 03-29-2013, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Hancha Group

Hit the knuckle sideways so you're transmitting the force at a 90 degree angle from the ball joint. If you keep hitting it on the stud, you can mushroom the threads.

Good thought.

Another easy way to avoid mushrooming the threads is to put the nut on a little proud, and hit the nut.

SLICVIC · 03-29-2013, 04:31 PM

lol tried the hitting the nut and fucked up the threads on the nut. picked up a pickle fork as @Calum suggested and worked like a charm. you sir are a noble gentlemen.

Calum · 03-29-2013, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SLICVIC

lol tried the hitting the nut and fucked up the threads on the nut. picked up a pickle fork as @Calum suggested and worked like a charm. you sir are a noble gentlemen.

Why thank you, sir.

Glad you got it worked out.

Tansey86 · 03-29-2013, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SLICVIC

lol tried the hitting the nut and fucked up the threads on the nut. picked up a pickle fork as @Calum suggested and worked like a charm. you sir are a noble gentlemen.

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Originally Posted by Calum

Why thank you, sir.

Glad you got it worked out.

Too much nice conversation in a thread

Why cant it always go like this?

Huehuecoyotl · 03-29-2013, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Calum

Good thought.

Another easy way to avoid mushrooming the threads is to put the nut on a little proud, and hit the nut.

You must be better at this than me, I buggered up both bolt and nut using this method. I was however using a BFH when I prolly should been using a dead blow.

Them is in their tight.
Fork worked for me too

Hancha Group · 03-29-2013, 08:01 PM

With a pickle fork, it's easy to tear the boot. Something to consider if you ever want to reuse or resell. If you hit the knuckle at a 90, after a minute or so, the ball joint will slide off and leaves the toe link in perfect condition.

eckoflyte · 03-29-2013, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Hancha Group

With a pickle fork, it's easy to tear the boot. Something to consider if you ever want to reuse or resell. If you hit the knuckle at a 90, after a minute or so, the ball joint will slide off and leaves the toe link in perfect condition.

What sort of weight/length sledge would be most suitable?

Hancha Group · 03-29-2013, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by eckoflyte

What sort of weight/length sledge would be most suitable?

Not very big, 3 lb (1.5 kg) should be okay. It seems futile at first since you don't see it doing anything, but keep at it. Eventually, it'll slide right out.

Calum · 03-29-2013, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Huehuecoyotl

You must be better at this than me, I buggered up both bolt and nut using this method. I was however using a BFH when I prolly should been using a dead blow.

Them is in their tight.
Fork worked for me too

I haven't done it with that particular stud, but I've done it more then a few times. Experience would tell me which method to use. Unfortunately I can't really pass that over the internet so I just wanted to give OP as many tools as possible to do the job.

Next time I might try a modified version of HG's idea by using an air hammer instead of a BFH. Should make things easier on the arms and the surronding mounting points. If the snow ever melts and I finally get under my car, I'll report my findings.

Sorry it didn't work out for you.

Huehuecoyotl · 03-29-2013, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Hancha Group

With a pickle fork, it's easy to tear the boot.

Yes, been there done that too, that was before I decided to go pounding on the bolt!. So word to the next guy, if youre using a fork, careful. You can tell I dont do ball joint type work often, luckily for my cars.

I felt weird pouding on it with the bfh at the 90 degree angle after several blows, but youre saying stay with it, put in the ear plugs and whack-away, huh...will try that next time.Thanks for sure

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SLICVIC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2006 STi Location: NYC Posts: 589 Thanks: 495 Thanked 444 Times in 210 Posts Mentioned: 40 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	lol tried the hitting the nut and fucked up the threads on the nut. picked up a pickle fork as @Calum suggested and worked like a charm. you sir are a noble gentlemen. __________________ Instagramz: VicMoralLess http://www.stancenation.com/2012/09/...ed-subaru-sti/

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Hancha Group FT86Club Official Vendor Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: Subarus Location: Midwest Posts: 156 Thanks: 18 Thanked 134 Times in 60 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	With a pickle fork, it's easy to tear the boot. Something to consider if you ever want to reuse or resell. If you hit the knuckle at a 90, after a minute or so, the ball joint will slide off and leaves the toe link in perfect condition. __________________ Our Blog Our Facebook sales@hanchagroup.com

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