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Old Mar 4, 2004 | 04:14 PM
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Angry Front roters on98 150

I am trying to get the front roters off...I can't believe they are one this hard!!!!!!!

Local dealer says beat them off.....I am thinking of renting a puller from local auto parts store...Good idea or should I keep beating!!!! Anyone have any tricks!!!!! Will the puller work???

I am dying here!!!!!!!!!! Thanks...
 
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Old Mar 4, 2004 | 10:14 PM
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The use of force is recommended. Some people have used cutting torches to get them off. When you install the new ones use lithium grease on the hub. Should help prevent them from rusting up again.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2004 | 01:25 AM
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I had to break mine off with a 20lb sledge hammer. they were rusted on bad at 27,000 miles. Use neversieze behind the rotor when replacing them and bang them from the back out they will come off mine cracked and then they fell off. good luck and happy hammering
 
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Old Mar 5, 2004 | 09:57 AM
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Lower ball joints..98 f150..

What is the best shop book to buy for the ford f150??? I found ball joints alittle loose....going to atempt myself ..would llike to have manuel (chilton...or whatever)....is this a tough job or should I let the dealer do it.....he said 500$....would much rather do myself unless its a killer!!! Any thoughts or tips ....I will take anything.......thanks guys....
 
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Old Mar 5, 2004 | 10:06 AM
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Leave the Chilton manual on the shelf and get yourself a Hayes manual, it is more complete and detailed. Check your other post for an answer on the ball joints.

Tim
 
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Old Mar 5, 2004 | 10:48 AM
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The Haynes manual will tell you to replace the whole lower control arm w/ ball joint. You can, replace just the ball joint. What I found to work pretty good is a ball joint C press kit.
 
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