removing lower ball joint
 

66 c10- I'm in the process of converting to disc breaks and dropping the front end. I have the old spindle out but I'm having difficulty removing the lower ball joint.
Who has advice on the easiest way to remove the ball joint?

Thanks!

Re: removing lower ball joint
 

get to your nearest orileys or autozone and rent a balljoint press. that's what I did. wasn't bad at all

Re: removing lower ball joint
 

Yeah, what he said. :metal:

Re: removing lower ball joint
 

Your local auto parts store will probably have a loaner tool section. You will need an air compressor and a 1/2" drive Impact wrench. The ball joint is a press fit. YouTube has several videos showing the process.

Re: removing lower ball joint
 

I didn't go the impact route. I did have a second set of hands to hold the LCA ( because the LCA's were off the truck) while I used a larger cresent wrench to run the tool. The impact would be the easiest route if you have the set up

Re: removing lower ball joint
 

i JUST DID MINE FOR THE FIRST TIME WITH THE TOOL FROM oRIELLYS. oNCE YOU GET THE TOOL FIGURED OUT IT'S EASY. pUTTING THE NEW ONE IN IT GOT A LITTLE CROOKED BUT i CAUGHT IT IN TIME AND JUST OFFSET THE TOOL A LITTLE AND IT WENT IN. Sorry about the caps