cubastreet Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 My WOF guy I've been using for the last 10 years suddenly got stricter and decided the dent behind the rear wheel of my townace is now a fail. Between that and the rear sway bar bushes and the front left upper ball joint I'm tossing up whether to scrap this van. If someone reckons they can do it cheap (doesn't have to be pretty, just need to straighten the 'chassis') that would be awesome. Cash is king. I've attached a couple of pics but can bring it in also for a proper look. Shouldn't be too hard for someone with the right BFH. I live in Welly but go out to Ptown most days so between there would be ideal, but Hutt would be ok too. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Go to Unit 4 or 5 at 177 Rongotai Rd and talk to Steve and tell him KK sent you. He is often at pick a part so you may have to go back a couple of times (or leave a note with your number pinned to the door) You will be able to tell the place as there are several vans filled with car parts just to the right of the doorway.. I find it is easier to get him around 5-6pm on weekdays.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubastreet Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 cheers kk I'll check him out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My name is Russell Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Can you punch it out yourself from inside guard? Weld some tabs on to smash out with puller? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubastreet Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 Bit tricky, if you look at the top pic there's 3 layers. I don't think I could get it done properly without spending way too much time on it. Steve said he could do it for around $300. Depending on how much the ball joint and bushes cost and how cunty the bj is to replace it might just be worth fixing up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 BJ will be a piece of cake - almost definitely be a bolt in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borgweiser Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 hehe BJ....... another place to try for a quote is the asian guys in Wigan street, by Havana. Never used them but my dodgy warrant guy next door swears by them, cheapest hiace type vehicle rust repairs and dent pulling in town Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubastreet Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 I know the Wigan St place, I'll give them a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durty Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 shit yeah, that asian place sorted some shit for me for $50 that I got quoted at 2-300 at other places, even painted it an almost matching colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubastreet Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 $360 at Wigan, but Jack Daniels in Ptown said he'd do it for 250 so he might be the go. BJ will be a piece of cake - almost definitely be a bolt in. Will I need a BJ separator to get it off the knuckle, or can I just BFH the side of the knuckle like Jeeves says? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UTERUS Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Sacrifice a a finger to the automotive overlords and try the following clumsy method I usually resort to. 1) get two hammers 2) place a hammer in each hand and hit the material surrounding the bj(giggity) with your hammers at the same time 3)??? 4) profit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Will I need a BJ separator to get it off the knuckle, or can I just BFH the side of the knuckle like Jeeves says? Just undo the nut until it's nearly off and wind it back on 2-3 threads then hit the cast hub on the side next to the taper - hit ti with good solid sharp smacks and it should pop loose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 And if it doesn't, you're not hitting it hard enough / not using a big enough hammer. internet says this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubastreet Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 Oh sweet I'll give that a hooon. Cheers guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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