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Posted by: jcv400ex
Yeah.....patience! lol
Good luck to ya!
Posted by: jcv400ex
Yeah, with the Dale being new, it's going to be a breeze. The hardest part will be setting the toe-in to your preference.
Posted by: Alaska400EX
Well,
I am going to get some new a-arms and wanted to know from anyone that has replaced theirs on the Cannondale if there was anything to worry about as far as problems that arose during the removal and installation process. Do I need any special tools to remove ball joints or tie rod ends from the spindles? I just want to be ready for anything, thank you, JIM
Posted by: Alaska400EX
I just talked to Kyle at R&S and he said you won't need any special tools, just tap with a rubber mallet.....JIM
Posted by: Alaska400EX
...so what you are saying is bring a few music cd's and a 6 pack of beer out into the garage? JIM
Posted by: briansgi
A big hammer!! Haven't done my Cannibal but went through this process on my R, a big hammer helps. Do the lower a-arms first, jack up the front end, remove your ball joint nut and as your holding up the top a-arm, hit the spindle housing where the ball joint goes in. Pull up on the upper arm as you tap/hit the spindle, the ball joint should pop right out, then do the upper ball joint the same way. Some people may tell you to invest in a ball joint removal tool but that's not necessary. The ball joints should come out pretty easy since our C'dales are so new. Tie rods come off easy, a couple wrenches is all you need, pretty self explanatory once you look at them.
Posted by: briansgi
jcv400ex is correct, you're going to spend more time adjusting the "alignment" then you will replacing the a-arms.
Posted by: briansgi
Alcohol is optional, depends if you want to go down the track straight or not!!
