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Old 11-05-2024, 07:09 PM
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It's time to replace the dreaded ball joints on my '88 Targa, and I'd really like to avoid paying $170 for the socket on Pelican. Any chance I could borrow one from you fine owners? Located in Alexandria and willing to send/bring beer,
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Old 11-06-2024, 08:13 AM
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Years ago (when I had a couple of G-body cars) I found a socket at my FLAPS that, although it was called something completely different, fit perfectly with the 4 nubs in the correct place, and it was NOT expensive. I'm not right around the corner from you, but would be happy to loan it to you or send you a photo of it to find one at an auto parts store near you.
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Old 11-15-2024, 08:28 PM
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Thanks for the reply! I'll shoot you a private message
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I wish I could remember what they called it (it was NOT "Ball Joint Socket") because it was probably no more expensive than the gas round-trip from Alexandria.
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It is for 4 wheel drive hubs.

Heat the ring up first and they almost fall off.
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Yes, Vg for the win. Spindle nut socket.
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Old 11-16-2024, 03:20 PM
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Yes, mine is an Autocraft, 2-1/4" with the 4 pins on the inside. It looks similar to this one:
https://shop.broncograveyard.com/D44...8aAkyUEALw_wcB

From the top it looks like this:
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