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Old 09-15-2015, 02:14 PM   #15
northerngmc
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Re: Popping lower ball joint loose

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Originally Posted by lolife99 View Post
I have a 8lb -10lb sledge that I use.
I cut the handle much shorter to make it easier.
Normally disconnect the tie rod so I can take hits on the front side and then switch to the rear.
It has worked on all my lowering jobs except one.
On my 2wd blazer I ended up ciutting the balljoints off.
(they were rusted solid to the spindles)
Since I was replacing balljoints and spindles it didn't matter.

The key is getting a good solid hit on the spindle.
Everything you are doing is the exact same way I remove mine.
Good luck.
Thanks, I am just having a problem of getting a really good swing with a BFH into the spindle with everything else there.
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