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12th July 2021, 18:51 | #31 |
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Yes i suspect this is the original and so now 20 years old. In that time my second son has been born, lived in 3 countries, gone to nursery, primary school, secondary school passed driving test and bought his own car. A lot of happy memories. Better tha being a ball joint if you had to choose.
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Finally got it with four blows from the new Screwfix 4kg sledgehammer. I'd say 40 mins labour so far and 3 days on and off thinking about it. Thankfully did not resort in frustration to anything daft or destructive. As others have said, size of the lump hammer is key. Thank you
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And worth adding that having replaced strut top bearings a couple of years back, the lower pinch bolts came out like a dream. Next job is welding sills, after some practice with the MIG. Determined not to give in. Lucky to have no time pressure.
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I'm curious are people using this lump hammer technique with the car on axle stands rather than a lift/over a pit? I was just thinking you must have to get the car to some height to get a decent swing.
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In my case on axle stands. With 4kg sledgehammer.
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