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02-21-2007, 06:55 PM
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ball joint removal
So i started to replace the ball joints on my 66 today. The drivers side was done when i bought it, so i just have to do the passangers side. I figured the top ball joints bolted onto the a arm just like the drivers side, and then i looked and there pressed on or whatever you would call that, one really big rivet? Anyway, does anyone know a good way of getting these "bolts" out? I but off the top of one of them, which took a while with the crappy dremel i have, and i still coldnt punch it out. Any help is appreciated.....thanks
Brad
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2000 GMC Sierra EXT Cab Short 4x4, finally mine... 1966 C10 SWB Fleet, 250 I6, three on the tree.... Previously Owned.... 1987 Chevy R10 "Silverado" (at least the badges were) Short Step 350 700r4.... 1972 Chevy LWB Fleet 350/350 EXTENDED CAB ALL THE WAY! .._..~...-...._...____ .._..-...______|_|__\____ ..-..~.|_(O)__|_|__|_(O)] |
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02-22-2007, 12:50 AM
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Re: ball joint removal
I cut an X in the top of them until it just about touches the arm. Then I wack them off with my air hammer, but I'm sure a good size hammer and chisel will work too.
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02-22-2007, 01:33 PM
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Re: ball joint removal
Angle-grinder!!!
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02-22-2007, 04:58 PM
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Re: ball joint removal
Thanks guys, thats waht i thought. Im gonna go buy a better grinder, air powered, cause my dremel doesnt exatly cut it. Thanks......
Brad
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2000 GMC Sierra EXT Cab Short 4x4, finally mine... 1966 C10 SWB Fleet, 250 I6, three on the tree.... Previously Owned.... 1987 Chevy R10 "Silverado" (at least the badges were) Short Step 350 700r4.... 1972 Chevy LWB Fleet 350/350 EXTENDED CAB ALL THE WAY! .._..~...-...._...____ .._..-...______|_|__\____ ..-..~.|_(O)__|_|__|_(O)] |
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02-23-2007, 07:07 PM
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Re: ball joint removal
So i got a highspeed diegrinder and a cut off wheel and took off all the heads on these "pressed" on pin things. Still nothing will move. THeres no clearence to really pound on anything and i cant get the bottom ball joint off either becasue the castle nut wont come off because the pin is rusted, it seams premanently, in there. Have any suggestions?
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2000 GMC Sierra EXT Cab Short 4x4, finally mine... 1966 C10 SWB Fleet, 250 I6, three on the tree.... Previously Owned.... 1987 Chevy R10 "Silverado" (at least the badges were) Short Step 350 700r4.... 1972 Chevy LWB Fleet 350/350 EXTENDED CAB ALL THE WAY! .._..~...-...._...____ .._..-...______|_|__\____ ..-..~.|_(O)__|_|__|_(O)] |
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03-06-2007, 08:43 PM
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Re: ball joint removal
Finnally after trying repeatedly to get the ball joint free from the spindle, it came free. I was beatin on it with a good size hammer for about 20 min before it came off. I tried to remove that ball joint while the a arm was still attached, but that didnt do anything. So finally today i took off the a arm and drilled through the "pins" or whatever there called to get that damned joint off. Thanks guys.........
Brad
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2000 GMC Sierra EXT Cab Short 4x4, finally mine... 1966 C10 SWB Fleet, 250 I6, three on the tree.... Previously Owned.... 1987 Chevy R10 "Silverado" (at least the badges were) Short Step 350 700r4.... 1972 Chevy LWB Fleet 350/350 EXTENDED CAB ALL THE WAY! .._..~...-...._...____ .._..-...______|_|__\____ ..-..~.|_(O)__|_|__|_(O)] |
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03-06-2007, 09:59 PM
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Re: ball joint removal
Those are factory rivets. I take a hammer and a punch and hit them down. Takes a couple good hits for each one. It's good to hear you got it all done. The next set you do will be alot easier now.
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03-06-2007, 11:14 PM
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Re: ball joint removal
Exactly. The nice thing is the PO allready did the opposite side, so i wont have to worry too much about that one. I swear i took about every tool that looked like i could hit to those rivets, and they wouldnt move for nothin. I eventually gave up and just drilled em......
Brad
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2000 GMC Sierra EXT Cab Short 4x4, finally mine... 1966 C10 SWB Fleet, 250 I6, three on the tree.... Previously Owned.... 1987 Chevy R10 "Silverado" (at least the badges were) Short Step 350 700r4.... 1972 Chevy LWB Fleet 350/350 EXTENDED CAB ALL THE WAY! .._..~...-...._...____ .._..-...______|_|__\____ ..-..~.|_(O)__|_|__|_(O)] |
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