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Offline Finnite

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Looking for some local info (Langley)
« on: April 27, 2008, 06:31:13 PM »
Hi anyone know a good mechanic to press in and out some ball joints for a type1 beam? I got the torsion arms removed just don't have a press. I know there's a few good shops around just don't know who's the best to deal with for ball joints.

I know I posted in Chassis & Suspension Forum but after no response in a week I was just hoping to find someone that isn't looking there. I know you guys must have to change a ball joint from time to time so if there's no shop can it be done without a press?

Thanks, David.


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Re: Looking for some local info (Langley)
« Reply #1 on: April 27, 2008, 06:36:04 PM »
Give AVR a call, They support this forum and may be able to do that for you.located in abbotsford 1-800-663-9024

If not try Duanes in Langley

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Re: Looking for some local info (Langley)
« Reply #2 on: April 28, 2008, 03:38:20 PM »
Oh hehe sorry still new to vw stuff I thought you were for just new and used parts. I guess I missed that page... you know the home page :P

AirSpeed was opened for business in 2003 and is run by Geoff Peterson and Jim Coma. We are the only full-service walk-in retail store in Western Canada that caters exclusively to air-cooled Volkswagens.

AirSpeed also offers restoration finishing and consultation services. Whether it's a show car, drag car, or just a nice daily driver, we can create and execute a restoration plan for your car. Our shop rate is $55.00/hour. For examples of our work, please see the AirSpeed Garage.

I'm guessing your Geoff Peterson.... I'll get things right one day thanks I will give ya a call :)

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Re: Looking for some local info (Langley)
« Reply #3 on: April 28, 2008, 03:46:10 PM »
I heard Geoff is good at pressing out Ball Joints! :o
Easy with that hammer...ouch!
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Re: Looking for some local info (Langley)
« Reply #4 on: April 28, 2008, 06:31:05 PM »
LOL, I should have taken a pic of all the meat that blew out my finger that day :'(

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Re: Looking for some local info (Langley)
« Reply #5 on: April 28, 2008, 10:56:13 PM »
Oh hehe sorry still new to vw stuff I thought you were for just new and used parts. I guess I missed that page... you know the home page :P

AirSpeed was opened for business in 2003 and is run by Geoff Peterson and Jim Coma. We are the only full-service walk-in retail store in Western Canada that caters exclusively to air-cooled Volkswagens.

AirSpeed also offers restoration finishing and consultation services. Whether it's a show car, drag car, or just a nice daily driver, we can create and execute a restoration plan for your car. Our shop rate is $55.00/hour. For examples of our work, please see the AirSpeed Garage.

....I will give ya a call :)

unfortunately, airspeed (the store & shop) is closed...that's why geoff suggested avr or duanes.

i know rudy & peters in vancouver can press out bus balljoints so they could probably do beetle balljoints too (but vancouver might be too far away for you).

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Re: Looking for some local info (Langley)
« Reply #6 on: April 29, 2008, 03:25:24 PM »
No problem doing this at AVR.  Talk to Art at 604-852-9024.


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Re: Looking for some local info (Langley)
« Reply #7 on: May 01, 2008, 05:15:11 PM »
Thank you for all the response, can't wait to get this done... atleast the next time I'm not working a 12hour shift. The money's good but man talk about no life.