ziggy Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 As title, both front drop links seized solid into hub carrier. Soaked In penetrating oil and numerous blows with a large hammer. No signs of any movement on both sides. Any tips greatly appreciated, do not want to remove the strut! 53 plate 986 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobbie Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 I think the usual methods are to apply lots of localised heat using an oxyacetylene torch, or failing that, drill it out with a milling bit. I presume you've already cut off the end so that you can get a socket onto it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggy Posted September 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 Hi, not tried cutting the nut off, if I did and put a socket on, I think it would just round it off. It hasn't moved after many heavy hammer blows. I don't have access to oxy. torch. Have a plumbing blowtorch I could try. Would this do any damage to the shock? Thanks for the reply Quote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Caped Crusader Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 The common method that a local specialist told me was to cut off the end of the drop link which leaves a nut. You then need an impact wrench with lots of torque to batter it loose and out. Putting a large amount of force using a standard spanner will likely not work. You need the impact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggy Posted September 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 I don't have an impact wrench either. My son has a selection of impact guns - 200 miles away! Perhaps I shouldn't have started this 'simple' job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragpicker Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 Have a look in my leggy boxster thread in running reports. I do this with pics on there. pull the drop link off the ball joint, put 17mm deep socket over it and use impact gun whilst smacking it with a hammer on the other end and eventually it will come out. Sometimes you need to heat the hub carrier with the oxy torch to get it hot enough, don't heat the bolt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geraintthomas Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 Jeez, I was going to do this soon. May just take it to the garage for them to attempt it if I can't get them undone. So I'm guessing if you haven't got a torch or impact wrench, there's no way of doing these? Mine's a 2003 too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggy Posted September 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 An update: Links now removed, after cutting off the link, lots of impact wrenching (perhaps not powerful enough to turn link) heat, more hammer and penetrating oil, eventually came out. My advice, if yours are tight, unless you have an impact gun, heat and a large hammer - take it to a garage, can't be more than an hours labour with the right tools/knowledge. I can live without job satisfaction! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragpicker Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 On 01/09/2017 at 9:55 PM, geraintthomas said: Jeez, I was going to do this soon. May just take it to the garage for them to attempt it if I can't get them undone. So I'm guessing if you haven't got a torch or impact wrench, there's no way of doing these? Mine's a 2003 too. Thats about the sum total of it dude. Its doable, but not without the aforementioned instruments. Even with them it is a proper, get a right good sweat on, pain in the rear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobbie Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 44 minutes ago, ziggy said: An update: Links now removed, after cutting off the link, lots of impact wrenching (perhaps not powerful enough to turn link) heat, more hammer and penetrating oil, eventually came out. My advice, if yours are tight, unless you have an impact gun, heat and a large hammer - take it to a garage, can't be more than an hours labour with the right tools/knowledge. I can live without job satisfaction! What sort of impact wrench have you got? Just looking on eBay and there are some rated 450Nm for under £50. Wondering if one of these would do the job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragpicker Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 I've got this one for most jobs: https://www.ffx.co.uk/tools/product/Panasonic-Ey75A2X31-5025232696468-18V-14.4V-Cordless-Impact-Wrench-Bare-Unit And i've got a big air compressor and full set of air tools for when the going gets tough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggy Posted September 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 Impact wrench, I hired for the day £20, Makita (230 nm) but not really man enough for this job, but it helped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckennas Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 i took mine to the garage, read to much about the pain in the ar*e that they are to change Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Caped Crusader Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 Would there be any issue greasing the drop link before refitting into the hub? I don't think there'd be any turning forces on it so I don't see why not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggy Posted September 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 Putting superglue on mine when re-fitted. Why should the next person removing them have it easy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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