before i fit the dw kit i need to get the hub bushes out the rear hub dont i, iv undone the 12 mm nut and pulled off the rubber bung but cant see what to do next, iv done a search but im confused, do i have to tap the taper thing out then grind the bush and bang it out? what side do we grind and what way does what push out from where, so close to getting car mot'd now then i put pics up

Think you should have got somebody to help you mate..

Think you should have got somebody to help you mate..

 

done alright up untill now mate, just prefer to be cautious, if no one replies i just get on and work it out like i did with the hicas, didnt get an answer so did it anyway

Is it the ball joint on the hub that your hicas arms fits to ??

Is it the ball joint on the hub that your hicas arms fits to ??

 

yeah the arms used to go onto balljoints but all thats been binned now, just wana cut out the hub what i have too to fit dw orange ones, think the ball joints have to come out first then grind flange and push out the rest

yeah the arms used to go onto balljoints but all thats been binned now, just wana cut out the hub what i have too to fit dw orange ones, think the ball joints have to come out first then grind flange and push out the rest

 

Yes the ball joints have to come out,like in my thread grind em' flush and knock em' through.

good luck mine were a nightmere to get out, after i ground the bit off. i had to use tons of heat and pullys to get the little buggers out.

good luck mine were a nightmere to get out, after i ground the bit off. i had to use tons of heat and pullys to get the little buggers out.

 

as you done it can u tell me what to do mate

 

iv got as far as taking the arms of the ball joints and undoing the 12mm nut on the back of the ball joints

You could try reading the FAQ that tells you how to do this.

good luck mine were a nightmere to get out, after i ground the bit off. i had to use tons of heat and pullys to get the little buggers out.

 

Yeah, i did the same. Blow torch and pullers - it's the only way.

so you grind the thread right down and the shaft then heat it up and bang it out, thats it?

You could try reading the FAQ that tells you how to do this.

 

nothing about it in there iv looked iv checked the site too

nothing about it in there iv looked iv checked the site too

 

I can't like to the thread in my browser:sad: but it's under Brakes & Suspension, thread is called Replacing Outer Hicas Balljoints.

Where are you looking John?

http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=92607

And here on the US site, tells and shows you everything you need to know, you may have to register, but its free and well worth it for the info.

http://www.300zxclub.com/showthread.php?t=186494

I can't like to the thread in my browser:sad: but it's under Brakes & Suspension, thread is called Replacing Outer Hicas Balljoints.

 

ok will check it out now dude, thanks

Where are you looking John?

http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=92607

And here on the US site, tells and shows you everything you need to know, you may have to register, but its free and well worth it for the info.

http://www.300zxclub.com/showthread.php?t=186494

 

thank you very much, sorry to be a pain.

No worries mate, i know you only want it done yesterday, im with you on that one lol

That's the one mate. Remember that the joints come out to the rear end of the hub.

No worries mate, i know you only want it done yesterday, im with you on that one lol

 

lol no i live a very busy life and when i finally get a couple of hours to play i like them to be constructive,

 

what does my head in is iv been looking all last night and today and odd times last week to try and read up on this and i found odd bits here and there but nothing usefull then you just jump in show me that thread, i read it and 30seconds later i know exactly how to do it and reckon i could of done it this afternoon.

 

im obviously doing something wrong, i wonder how many times iv asked about something before after doing a search and really its been there all the time

 

thanks again though mate

I removed my rear hubs then used a press to get them out, not the shortest but probably the easiest least swear word way!

I had an utter mare with one of mine ( drivers side, it was really cack handed to swing a hammer at for one thing) Tried the grind/heat whack and just got bloody and angry.

Welded a bit of threaded bar to the bush then poked it through a large socket, nut on it and it wound out easy as you like.I wont even bother trying anything else when I do the next ones :tt2:

sounds ideafull lol

sounds ideafull lol

 

i just invented a word

how long did it take each other to do this job?

took me a good half a day :rant:

just to get the two bushes out