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Originally Posted by Zumo
where on the spindle do I hit? Won't I damage the threads?
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Be sure you hit the spindle,
not the ball joint stem!!!!
It may be easier if you have both wheels off the ground, then you can turn the wheels completely to one side to get a bigger area to swing at. Hit the spindle right where the ball joint stem goes through it. Thats another good reason for leaving the nut on, just in case the hammer glances off of the spindle and hits it, it will protect the threads.
Get a BFG, not a little wimpy ball peen. Should only take a good smack or two.
BTW, I used to work in alignment shops when I was wrenching, and never used a compressor or anything else when removing coils. Struts are a different story, but just lower the arm slowly and nothing will happen.