dc5r tie rod ball joints not coming out?

**BLV-27J** · 30-10-2011 03:28 PM

hey iv been trying to get out my standard suspension cause im installing new coilovers, but i cant seem to get the front ball joints on the tie rod to come out? i tried using the fork tool but that only ruined the rubber casing exposing the whole joint... how else can i get these out?

**EKVTIR-T** · 30-10-2011 03:38 PM

Give the knuckle a few taps with hammer and it should free up

**45SET** · 30-10-2011 03:46 PM

As above.

You'll also need to replace the tie rod end now as you've exposed the ball joint. If exposed it'll fail, why all after market inverted tie rod ends are useless. Most people run stock mounts with adjustable length tie rods to correct the issues you'll get with lowering the car.

**DakDak** · 30-10-2011 03:49 PM

I used WD40 and a mallet to get mine out. If you completely wrecked your tie rod I have stock DC5R tie rods off my car handy.

**BLV-27J** · 30-10-2011 03:52 PM

how much do u want for the tie rod ends? mine are completely ****ed now aha

**BLV-27J** · 30-10-2011 04:00 PM

iv tried smashing the top of the ball joint and everything its not budging..

**EKVTIR-T** · 30-10-2011 04:04 PM

No not the top
See here

**lemmiwinks** · 31-10-2011 04:48 PM

I bought one of those gear pullers for $35 and it got the tie rods off in 1 minute. Very handy tool!

**BLV-27J** · 31-10-2011 11:44 PM

iv got passangers side out, completely damaged by smashing it with a hammer upwards, now the drivers side is damaged and still not coming out

gna need 2 new ones, can i order from honda?

**r3ckless** · 01-11-2011 05:20 AM

what did i say in your last thread. take it to a mechanic.

**BLV-27J** · 01-11-2011 11:44 AM

nah ill do it myself thanks

**45SET** · 01-11-2011 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by BLV-27J

iv got passangers side out, completely damaged by smashing it with a hammer upwards, now the drivers side is damaged and still not coming out

gna need 2 new ones, can i order from honda?

Originally Posted by r3ckless

what did i say in your last thread. take it to a mechanic.

Originally Posted by BLV-27J

nah ill do it myself thanks

Lulz have been bolded.

Changing coilovers on a DC5 is a fairly basic modification. Removing the tie rod end would be amounst the easiest part. You obviously don't have the skills or tools to perform these modifications, can you PLEASE take it to a mechanic so that these parts are installed correctly, and so that your car isn't a hazzard on the road!