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I am going to get some new a-arms and wanted to know from anyone that has replaced theirs on the Cannondale if there was anything to worry about as far as problems that arose during the removal and installation process. Do I need any special tools to remove ball joints or tie rod ends from the spindles? I just want to be ready for anything, thank you, JIM

 

Yeah.....patience! lol


Good luck to ya!

 

I just talked to Kyle at R&S and he said you won't need any special tools, just tap with a rubber mallet.....JIM

 

A big hammer!! Haven't done my Cannibal but went through this process on my R, a big hammer helps. Do the lower a-arms first, jack up the front end, remove your ball joint nut and as your holding up the top a-arm, hit the spindle housing where the ball joint goes in. Pull up on the upper arm as you tap/hit the spindle, the ball joint should pop right out, then do the upper ball joint the same way. Some people may tell you to invest in a ball joint removal tool but that's not necessary. The ball joints should come out pretty easy since our C'dales are so new. Tie rods come off easy, a couple wrenches is all you need, pretty self explanatory once you look at them.

 

Yeah, with the Dale being new, it's going to be a breeze. The hardest part will be setting the toe-in to your preference.

 

jcv400ex is correct, you're going to spend more time adjusting the "alignment" then you will replacing the a-arms.

 

...so what you are saying is bring a few music cd's and a 6 pack of beer out into the garage? JIM[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

Alcohol is optional, depends if you want to go down the track straight or not!![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]