drop arm balljoint

[mudder110]

hi all thanks for the input on the tyres going to give the Hercules new ats a go next problem going to put a new boot on the drop arm ball joint.
does anyone know how to check the joint, is it okay to use a ball joint splitter and hammer any advice appreciated:D

[jboot51]

it will separate like any other ball joint.
if the boot is split, it would be wise to replace the joint.

do yourself a favor and get the tool, similar to this one.
Ball Joint Fitment and Removal Tool (http://www.paddockspares.com/ball-joint-fitment-and-removal-tool.html?___SID=U)

[rick130]

Yep, just split it as you would any ball joint, that's all I've ever done when replacing the boot. (or joint)

You can actually buy a complete kit for them too, new seat, ball joint, spring, boot and end cap, just pack with good quality moly fortified NLGI #2 grease, preferably a calcium sulfonate thickened one if you have it to hand.

If I had have thought about it at the time, I would've drilled and tapped the end cap for a grease nipple, but it's been fine for the last six-seven years.