Ball joint replacement using HF kit and home made adapter

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Ball joint replacement using HF kit and home made adapter

01-23-2013, 01:02 PM

vstech

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OK,
you cut a SLIT in the 2" pipe, then hammered it back round, and welded the slit closed, and welded the washer onto one end of the piece...
right?
I'd also like to know what you did to remove the old joint.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROLLGUY

I took a piece of 2" black pipe and cut off a slice 7/8" long. I cut out about 1/4" from the circumference, making the diameter smaller. I then welded a large washer on the top, and ground it all smooth (just for looks).

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