I just got new A-arms (+2+1 Krypton Super arms) and cant figure out how to remove the old A-arms from the spindles to install the new ones?
Is there a special method to removing these? Do I need a special tool or do they just pull out?
PLEASE HELP ASAP
I cant wait to try out my wider front with TCS shocks, its killin me!

 

This is an interesting way, perhaps not the most scientific or most in-line with common shop practices. I take a bolt, 10mm dia(or SAE equiv.), and with a nut threaded on to where the threads are recessed about 3/16" in the(the end of the bolt is not flush with the top of the nut, this is the "recess"). You'll need to hunt to find the right length. But once you get your bolt assy set-up, place it between the two spindle tapered bolts(the ball joint "bolts"). Now, if you've got the right length it should barely fit in there set-up as described. You're going to turn the nut to the left(loosen), while you hold the head of the bolt, and ensuring the "removal tool" doesn't slip off of the ball joint "bolts", keep threading the nut out until it gets long enough to push the ball joint bolt(s) out of the A-arm(s). Repeat for opposite side. If just one side comes out, you then should be able to thread the orginal nut back on it to protect the threads and hit it with a large drift punch and BFH.

 

get a pickle fork from an autoparts store

 

yes I just did my banshee ones and the pickle fork worked good

 

If you use a fork, be very careful not to rip the boot. Its very easy to tear a boot with those forks. I loosen the ball joint nut until its flush with the end of the bolt and hit it with a drift pin or brass rod. They usually come right out.

 

The best way I have found to remove the ball joint is to hit the spindle where the ball rides with a hammer and after 3-4 hits it will fall out with out damage.
good luck
Spencer

 

This advice is right on the money. To the guy who did the Banshee A-arms. What kind, what shocks are you using, and how much better does it handle?