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whunter · #82 09-14-2014, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Pants

Before I assume I can do this with my muffler-gun... I'm guessing many of the folks who've posted regarding their sledgehammer techniques, *do* have air-hammers (I take this to mean a one-hand, muffler-gun-style impact hammer that even small air compressors can run) so...might it really be as simple as using a muffler-gun with a punch bit on it for 10 seconds, or am I going to end up 'digging a hole'?

How many hours would we estimate this task at, start to finish, first-time/second-time?

I have been at this for 35+ years, and my average time is (start to finish) two hours for both lower ball joints.

This is variable, because some are easy, and some fight to the bitter end.

An easy lower ball joint will zip right out using my
Ball Joint Service Kit for 2WD and 4WD Vehicles
and adapter kit
Master Ball Joint Adapter Set 14Pc

A tough lower ball joint goes in my 20 ton Shop Press
20 Ton Shop Press - Hydraulic Shop Presses on Sale
and the rare NASTY one may require additional persuasion from my oxygen / acetylene torch
Cutting Torch - How to setup and shutdown an Oxygen and Acetylene Torch
before coming out.

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