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sperry 2009-09-22 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by cody (Post 139975)
Gotcha. So you'd probably have to buy another one off 6gun. Wonder what they charge for just the "unit hub". It would suck if they aren't around any more when you need one.
That's what I was thinking.

Of course, if someone were to modify the STI knuckles to accept Legacy GT unit hubs, then you could buy 5x100 hubs straight from Subaru, but now you've gotten rid of the benefits of using the STi's bearings unless the LGT bearings are beefier than the press-in WRX bearings.

cody 2009-09-22 03:50 PM
Hmmm. Well I'm pretty much married to my decision at this point anyway. At least the passenger side won't cost anywhere near $800 as long as I do it preemptively.

GusGus91 2009-09-22 05:04 PM
went to Metal Masters today. He quoted me about $260-$280 depending on color, to do all 4 of my wheels. I say that's not too bad. Imma get it done this week.

100_Percent_Juice 2009-09-22 05:07 PM
What a pussy. Austin go to Summit Racing and buy the powder coating kit. IIRC they have a whole selection of colors and you can do it yourself OR have someone help you and split the cost of the gun.

100_Percent_Juice 2009-09-22 05:10 PM
We can fab up a whole booth and everything to do it up right. There are probably a bunch of people who would get in on that if one person did it successfully. I know I would be in. I have a set of wheels we can test it on. Do it for the clubs.

Kevin M 2009-09-22 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by cody (Post 139978)
Hmmm. Well I'm pretty much married to my decision at this point anyway. At least the passenger side won't cost anywhere near $800 as long as I do it preemptively.
Actually I can help you swap out the other bearing if you stop by with the spindle assembly. I've got a press, and Cory will probably be able to help get the inner race off when it inevitably sticks to the outer hub if he's not incredibly busy.

100_Percent_Juice 2009-09-22 07:36 PM
Kevin where do you work?

Kevin M 2009-09-22 07:42 PM
I don't. I just happen to have a press in my garage.

cody 2009-09-22 07:48 PM
Thanks Kevin, that's generous and tempting, but I think I'll just take it to Cory since it's doing some weird things and most likely needs an alignment too.

Kevin M 2009-09-22 08:02 PM
You'd need an alignment either way, but I can still save you some cash. :)

cody 2009-09-22 08:13 PM
You're speaking my language anyway.

But I'm scurred.

http://www.revo1.com/subbiebearing/images/IMG_8304.jpg

Kevin M 2009-09-22 08:20 PM
You can never have too much lube.

cody 2009-09-22 08:23 PM
Do you have a pickle fork?

100_Percent_Juice 2009-09-22 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Kevin M (Post 139996)
You can never have too much lube.
^ You clearly have no idea what you're talking about.

cody 2009-09-22 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by cody (Post 139997)
Do you have a pickle fork?
Er, nevermind, I guess I don't need one?

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Originally Posted by GarySheehan (Post 10074333)
Good write-up.

I would recommend unbolting the lower balljoint from the upright rather than pulling the balljoint out of the control arm. Much less work and risk of damage by unbolting from upright. Unless, of course, the balljoint is damaged and needs to be replaced anyway.

Gary
Sheehan Motor Racing
www.teamSMR.com
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Originally Posted by Hotrodguru (Post 10074450)

Ahhh nice...I thought about it but wasn't sure. Now I get a confirmation :p, thanks for the tip.

Guru

Kevin M 2009-09-22 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by cody (Post 139999)
Er, nevermind, I guess I don't need one?
This.

Kevin M 2009-09-22 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 100_Percent_Juice (Post 139998)
^ You clearly have no idea what you're talking about.
Your mom knows what I'm talking about.

100_Percent_Juice 2009-09-22 09:50 PM
A mom joke from Kevin? I guess you are out of arrows.

zpeed 2009-09-22 11:17 PM
I use this tool to remove ball joint. Kragen have one for rent.

zpeed 2009-09-22 11:18 PM
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Ball joint remover

MPREZIV 2009-09-23 06:42 AM
That quote from Gary is the way to go!

Kevin M 2009-09-23 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by 100_Percent_Juice (Post 140004)
A mom joke from Kevin? I guess you are out of arrows.
I didn't feel like escalating given the subject.

100_Percent_Juice 2009-09-23 10:58 AM
Sure, bow out gracefully.

Kevin M 2009-09-23 11:18 AM
When danger rears its

WRXlerate 2009-09-24 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by GusGus91 (Post 139982)
went to Metal Masters today. He quoted me about $260-$280 depending on color, to do all 4 of my wheels. I say that's not too bad. Imma get it done this week.
Did they say how long it normally takes? I have a set that needs done and the tires need replaced so now would be the best time to do it.


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