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06-27-2014, 09:59 PM | #1 |
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removing lower ball joint
66 c10- I'm in the process of converting to disc breaks and dropping the front end. I have the old spindle out but I'm having difficulty removing the lower ball joint.
Who has advice on the easiest way to remove the ball joint? Thanks! |
06-27-2014, 10:55 PM | #2 |
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Re: removing lower ball joint
get to your nearest orileys or autozone and rent a balljoint press. that's what I did. wasn't bad at all
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06-27-2014, 11:02 PM | #3 |
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Re: removing lower ball joint
Yeah, what he said.
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06-27-2014, 11:08 PM | #4 |
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Re: removing lower ball joint
Your local auto parts store will probably have a loaner tool section. You will need an air compressor and a 1/2" drive Impact wrench. The ball joint is a press fit. YouTube has several videos showing the process.
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06-27-2014, 11:21 PM | #5 |
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Re: removing lower ball joint
I didn't go the impact route. I did have a second set of hands to hold the LCA ( because the LCA's were off the truck) while I used a larger cresent wrench to run the tool. The impact would be the easiest route if you have the set up
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06-28-2014, 12:30 AM | #6 |
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Re: removing lower ball joint
i JUST DID MINE FOR THE FIRST TIME WITH THE TOOL FROM oRIELLYS. oNCE YOU GET THE TOOL FIGURED OUT IT'S EASY. pUTTING THE NEW ONE IN IT GOT A LITTLE CROOKED BUT i CAUGHT IT IN TIME AND JUST OFFSET THE TOOL A LITTLE AND IT WENT IN. Sorry about the caps
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