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Old 01-15-2008, 07:01 PM
MRB MRB is offline
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Thumbs up ball joint

Job is done! Not easy though. The spring was not a factor because the ball joint had already broken so the ball and stem were on the wheel and the cup was still in the arm which was hanging.

Bolt just needed more umph and lots of pen. oil. Getting the remainder of the ball joint out of the arm was a joke. Tried the Harbor Freight 3 in 1 press tool. Wouldn't fit! The lip on the bottom of the ball joint is about the same diam. as the end part of the arm. (Nowhere to put a tube or socket to use with the press.) It had to be chiseled through and cut out with a saws-all! I was able the use the tool to press the new one in but I don't recommend this tool. I actually bent this massive tool (from China) and only used a socket and 18" breaker bar! I know, I know, You get what you pay for. $29.99

Will I do the other side? Sure, but this time the arm is coming out and going to the parts store and getting pressed in and out!

Live and Learn.

Last edited by whunter; 01-16-2008 at 12:46 AM. Reason: spelling
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