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panhandler62 · 11-13-2009, 05:01 PM

How in the ding dong do you get the lower ball joints out of 77 LCAs?

Mostly -- which direction do you press them?

Seems like it should be simple, but I'm not making any progress.

oldblue1968chevy · 11-13-2009, 06:33 PM

1-soak in pb blaster

2-get pickle fork and biggest sledge you own

3-i have some 5 ft prybar, it helped alot

4-if you have a torch, and these balljoints wont be needed again, go for it lol

A combo of these did the trick for me (except for the torch, i dont own one)

*Shane* · 11-13-2009, 06:40 PM

a pickle fork nor a torch will do much of anything for you when it come to removing ball joints from the lower control arms.

you will need to press them out ... press from the top of the lca as if you are pushing the ball joint out the bottom of the lca. In other words, with the lca in it's normal orientation, press DOWN.

panhandler62 · 11-13-2009, 08:29 PM

Cool, thanks Shane..

crud.. I need to find a bigger receiver cup for my press... :P

68laydout · 11-13-2009, 08:38 PM

I just use a 5lb sledge and a couple good blows will knock'em out.

**scotts62** · 11-13-2009, 09:28 PM

I used to just go to the parts store and rent the puller and then get the cash back once i returned it, (before i bought one) that way you don't F things up with a big hammer, too much heat or kill someone with the pickle fork idea... just a thought.

**kev2809** · 11-13-2009, 09:42 PM

I did the same thing on my tahoe. rented the tool and it made it a breeze. its basically a big ass c clamp and a little piece of pipe that presses it out. was a whole lot easier than the hammer

panhandler62 · 11-14-2009, 06:12 PM

Got the first one out.. had to cobble up an extra large receiving gup out of a large hole saw and a puller plate because my bearing press didn't have a large enough cup for these.

fiddy9apache · 11-14-2009, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68laydout

I just use a 5lb sledge and a couple good blows will knock'em out.

yeap, thats the best way to do it.

*Shane* · 11-14-2009, 09:15 PM

Guys, he's asking about pressing them out of the lower control arm ... NOT separating them from the spindle.

68laydout · 11-14-2009, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shane

Guys, he's asking about pressing them out of the lower control arm ... NOT separating them from the spindle.

I've always used a sledge to pop them out of the arm. This method of BJ removal has nothing to do with seperating from the spindle. Don't need any fancy tool or press.

11-13-2009, 05:01 PM	#1
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,763	Feeling dense... How in the ding dong do you get the lower ball joints out of 77 LCAs? Mostly -- which direction do you press them? Seems like it should be simple, but I'm not making any progress. __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 ....

11-13-2009, 06:33 PM	#2
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Feeling dense... 1-soak in pb blaster 2-get pickle fork and biggest sledge you own 3-i have some 5 ft prybar, it helped alot 4-if you have a torch, and these balljoints wont be needed again, go for it lol A combo of these did the trick for me (except for the torch, i dont own one) __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

11-13-2009, 06:40 PM	#3
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Feeling dense... a pickle fork nor a torch will do much of anything for you when it come to removing ball joints from the lower control arms. you will need to press them out ... press from the top of the lca as if you are pushing the ball joint out the bottom of the lca. In other words, with the lca in it's normal orientation, press DOWN. Last edited by Shane; 11-13-2009 at 06:43 PM.

11-13-2009, 08:29 PM	#4
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,763	Re: Feeling dense... Cool, thanks Shane.. crud.. I need to find a bigger receiver cup for my press... :P __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 ....

11-13-2009, 08:38 PM	#5
68laydout Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Frisco Tx Posts: 311	Re: Feeling dense... I just use a 5lb sledge and a couple good blows will knock'em out.

11-13-2009, 09:28 PM	#6
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: Feeling dense... I used to just go to the parts store and rent the puller and then get the cash back once i returned it, (before i bought one) that way you don't F things up with a big hammer, too much heat or kill someone with the pickle fork idea... just a thought. __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62 Last edited by scotts62; 11-13-2009 at 09:30 PM.

11-13-2009, 09:42 PM	#7
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,176	Re: Feeling dense... I did the same thing on my tahoe. rented the tool and it made it a breeze. its basically a big ass c clamp and a little piece of pipe that presses it out. was a whole lot easier than the hammer __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

11-14-2009, 06:12 PM	#8
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,763	Re: Feeling dense... Got the first one out.. had to cobble up an extra large receiving gup out of a large hole saw and a puller plate because my bearing press didn't have a large enough cup for these. __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 ....

11-14-2009, 09:15 PM	#10
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Feeling dense... Guys, he's asking about pressing them out of the lower control arm ... NOT separating them from the spindle.

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