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09-04-2004, 10:54 AM
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Removing Ball Joints
Can I grind the rivots off to remove the ball joints on the control arms since i will be replacing them?
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09-04-2004, 12:20 PM
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Grind off, drill off or chisel them off and drive them out with a pin punch.
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09-04-2004, 01:30 PM
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Just did my uppers. Drill a 1/4 in hole in them and the hit them with a good sharp chisel. The head will pop off then drive the rest of the rivot out with a punch
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09-04-2004, 05:30 PM
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Uppers were easy, any help with the lowers?
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09-04-2004, 07:09 PM
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I use a press but you can rent a tool for free from AZ that will remove and install.
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09-04-2004, 11:53 PM
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I want to make sure. AZ = Auto Zone?
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09-05-2004, 01:55 AM
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09-05-2004, 02:56 AM
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The lower ball joint requires a press to get it out of the lower arm and a press to put the new one back in place. Unless you have access to one you are going to have to get an auto machine shop to help you.
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