Re: [Chrysler300] AGAIN: 300H ball joint socket

[Paul Martin <paul_martin78ca@xxxxxxxx>]

Just performed this surgery on my 300F, both ball jpints use the big socket, abour $50.00 from my local tool supplier. Best removed while Control arm is on the car as they require a lot op leverage to break they loose. I used a 3/4 drive breaker bar with a 6 foot hysdaulic jack handle over it for additional leverage, even then the veins were showing in my forehead as the ball joint eased its way loose. Fortuneately I have a hoist so the work was performed at waist level with both feet planted firmly on the floor.
 
Paul
300F
Vancouver BC
www.vancouverclassiccars.com
 
 

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 From: Andy Mikonis <r41hp@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx" <chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 
Sent: Tuesday, January 3, 2012 8:20:48 AM
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] AGAIN: 300H ball joint socket
 

 
   
 
Would not a 300H have the smaller ball joints like the rest of the short wheelbase (SWB) cars? The C-3560 tool is indicated for SWB cars in the '60 manual. LWB cars take the larger ball joint.

My sockets are S-K brand # 84688 (marked 1-7/8), and 84689 (marked 2-1/8)

I used the larger one on my G (LWB.) The smaller matches up to some NORS ball joints I have on the shelf that came with a '62 Newport (SWB). Measuring across the "flats" on the top of the small ball joint I get about 1-7/8. You could measure your ball joints to be sure.

Andy Mikonis
Chicago

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From: Miklas <ldmiklas@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: Joe Williams <jfwilliams2007@xxxxxxxxx>; chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
Sent: Monday, January 2, 2012 9:36 PM
Subject: [Chrysler300] AGAIN: 300H ball joint socket


  
After viewing the site linked to you by Bob Jasinski, I would say that OTC 
8033 is NOT what you want.  It is for A-body cars (Valiants, Dusters,Darts).
The OTC 8034 looks like the socket I have for my H.
I'm no expert, so please continue to investigate!

Jeff Miklas

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From: "Miklas" <ldmiklas@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, January 02, 2012 9:27 PM
To: "Joe Williams" <jfwilliams2007@xxxxxxxxx>; <chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] 300H ball joint socket

> I bought a socket at my local NAPA store. It is a NEW BRITAIN NH460.
> It has been a while. Sorry- I don't recall the price,  but it must have 
> been reasonable cause I didn't bother to shop around.
> Jeff Miklas
>
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> From: "Joe Williams" <jfwilliams2007@xxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Monday, January 02, 2012 6:34 PM
> To: <Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [Chrysler300] 300H ball joint socket
>
>> Hi All,
>>     I've just started a restoration on a 300H so this is the first of 
>> many dumb questions.  I'm looking for a socket to remove the screw in 
>> ball joints.  The shop manual calls for a C-3560 tool.  Alot of tool 
>> website have a tool called OTC 8033 that they claim is similar to the 
>> Miller C-3560.  My question is will these work?  I can pick one of these 
>> up for alot less than the Miller C-3560 socket.
>> Thanks for you help.
>> Joe Williams
>> Silver Spring, MD
>
> 

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