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Re: Holy crap! What a pita! -- tool advise (archive)
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Posted by King D. on September 02, 2001 at 09:14:22:

In Reply to: Holy crap! What a pita! -- tool advise posted by Fisher on September 01, 2001 at 20:29:49:


Is there a tool made by anyone (BMW or aftermarket) that is made to remove the upper and lower control arms at the ball joint end? I searched the archives and soooo many said that they just pop off. Not the ones on this car. These things would make a minister cuss. I've done it all: pullers, pitman arm puller, log chain and hydraulic jack (don't ask), pickle fork which destroyed my dust boots, one pound hammer, 2 pound sledge, and a strain of profanity. Was going after the cutting torch, but thought better not. I'm interested in a puller/splitter for the control arms and a tie rod end puller. I will be doing the maintenance on the car from here on out, and I know I will need them again. So, i would like to invest in good ones that actually do the jobs. Suggestion or advise is always appreciated.

also i did not get any response on tips for the rear trailing arm bushings any thoughts?

Fisher
'88 535i
167000
and bloody knuckles
with a shi**y attitude tonight




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