Removing Heim Joints from Gibson A-arms

[timmersam]

Hey I am looking to get my a-arms powdercoated but im not sure how to remove the heim joints from the a-arms. Does anyone know the proper way of doing this? Thanks alot,

Sam

[jrspawn]

You can remove them spherical bearings with or without the kingpins still installed in them. There is going to be either a snap ring or spiral retaining ring(will have a little tab on the end that you can use a small screwdriver to pry up and remove) holding the bearing in. Remove the ring and then you should be able to press the berings out of the arms. You can do it the old fashion way and try to beat them out by hand, but its much easier to use a press to get them out.

Thank you
Justin

[timmersam]

I looked for a ring but I didnt see one, ill have to give it a better look. The bearings are still good so ill press them out to hopefully keep them that way. Thanks for the help,

Sam

[jrspawn]

Sounds good. Let me know if you need anymore help or some pics. They should def. have either the snap or spiral ring holding them in, unless they were removed and hadnt been ridden since. Its what holds the bearing in place, without them the bearing wouldnt stay in place.

Thank you
justin

[timmersam]

Ya I just took them off the quad, I rode them all summer. I removed the heim joints from my Houser a-arms, but the clip was obvious. Thanks,

Sam