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Southpa · 07-12-2002, 01:55 PM

You are replacing everything (balljoint, nut etc. ) anyway, right? I can see by your pic that you have a bit of room to move. Cut the shaft of the ball joint (just under the A-arm) with a hacksaw.

hanssolo · 07-12-2002, 07:28 PM

I rebuilt my front end last month. I got to it cause I dropped a lower ball joint on the passenger side. I was going 10 mph at the time. If it broke on the freeway who knows if I'd be here now. I thank God for that. Guys, old/worn front end parts are as dangerous as bad brakes. Take care of them when neccessary.

weasel29gm · 07-13-2002, 12:45 AM

HOW ABOUT A BRILLIN' IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:

bouncytruck · 07-15-2002, 01:56 PM

Well, a grinder and a big hammer did the trick. Thanks for all the help guys!

chevyman 68 C/10 · 07-15-2002, 04:37 PM

aaaaaaaaaair chisel will split the nut, you can also get a pickle fork for a air chisel-works great!

07-12-2002, 01:55 PM	#26
Southpa Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 2,409	You are replacing everything (balljoint, nut etc. ) anyway, right? I can see by your pic that you have a bit of room to move. Cut the shaft of the ball joint (just under the A-arm) with a hacksaw. __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 Custom Original 350/TH350 Victoria, BC, Canada You can wish in one hand and crap in the other. See which one gets filled first.

07-12-2002, 07:28 PM	#27
hanssolo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: central Ill. USA Posts: 447	I rebuilt my front end last month. I got to it cause I dropped a lower ball joint on the passenger side. I was going 10 mph at the time. If it broke on the freeway who knows if I'd be here now. I thank God for that. Guys, old/worn front end parts are as dangerous as bad brakes. Take care of them when neccessary. __________________ 69 C10 longbed: 357c.i. /TH400/3.73s/AC/ beige primer/saving $ for paint ______________________________

07-13-2002, 12:45 AM	#28
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,096	HOW ABOUT A BRILLIN' IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!: __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

07-15-2002, 01:56 PM	#29
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Well, a grinder and a big hammer did the trick. Thanks for all the help guys! __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

07-15-2002, 04:37 PM	#30
chevyman 68 C/10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Gilmer, Texas USA Posts: 313	aaaaaaaaaair chisel will split the nut, you can also get a pickle fork for a air chisel-works great! __________________ 69 Chevy short fleet side soon to have LT1 and 4L60E pb. ps cruise and air. 68 Chevy short fleet side 400 sb 5 inch chop top pb. ps. pw. 350 auto and shaved handles 68 anniversary no engine long wheel base 400 auto FOR SALE 68 Chevy fleet side long wheel base complete parts truck.



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