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May 2002
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DIY repairs...for a non-DIYer?
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Tue, 06 May 2003 05:40
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Hmmm...I'm told I need a new (reco'd) steering rack in the KE70 and thought that, while there, it would be a good idea to change out the struts for some better ones I happen to have lying around. (Obviously followed by a wheel alignment!)
So, how hard is this to do, and what tools etc am I likely to need? (Given that I have few!  )
If I can get an idea of what's needed first up, then I can decide whether to:
A) attempt it myself "as is"
B) procure the appropriate tools and then attempt it or,
C) (last resort) take it to a $$mechanic$$)
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Location:
Brisbane
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: DIY repairs...for a non-DIYer?
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Tue, 06 May 2003 06:18
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Easy job. The only special tools you might need are a spring compressor and a ball-joint remover if you're changing the ball-joints while you're in there. It helps if you have a workshop manual too.
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May 2002
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Re: DIY repairs...for a non-DIYer?
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Tue, 06 May 2003 06:39
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Thanks, Norbie!
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Location:
Ipswich
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July 2002
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Re: DIY repairs...for a non-DIYer?
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Tue, 06 May 2003 07:34
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How much do ball joint removers generally go for?
Can u do the ball joints without????
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Location:
Montrose, VIC
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: DIY repairs...for a non-DIYer?
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Tue, 06 May 2003 11:43
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I find 2 pieces of pipe, hammer and a vice works just fine on ball joints 
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Location:
Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: DIY repairs...for a non-DIYer?
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Tue, 06 May 2003 23:44
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A ball-joint remover is cheap (ie less than $20) but it can save you a lot of frustration if you have a hard-to-remove ball-joint!
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Location:
Southern Sydney
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August 2002
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Re: DIY repairs...for a non-DIYer?
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Wed, 07 May 2003 00:05
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Is there actually a tool to disassemble ball joints????
I've been using a big arse hammer all these years!
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