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STL_66 Chevy · 06-02-2007, 11:16 PM

can somebody tell me how to remover the ball joint on the lower control ams? i noticed there is a metal ring on the backside but there is no way to grab ahold of it. do i need large channel locks or am i way off track???
thanks for your help

**Matt's k5** · 06-02-2007, 11:28 PM

is your year a 66 if so i think it is pressed in the ring has two small holes i think, my 62 gmc is riveted in, the ring is the top side if no holes then i would sugesst cheisel it off but make sure you new ball joint has anew snap ring with it i have replaced lower ball jointson the newer trucks 73-87 with this style of snap ring

salazar44 · 06-02-2007, 11:34 PM

hey stl , check out my blog. I have a section on how to remove it. I had the same problem! It took me a VERY long time before I finally got them out.

and just think... you still have to put your new ones back in!

STL_66 Chevy · 06-02-2007, 11:36 PM

thanks i ll check it out tomorrow!! anybody else feel free to add their 2 cents.

salazar44 · 06-02-2007, 11:36 PM

Ball Joint Removal Blog

Sorry, this might be easier then reading through the whole thing.

*LILRED66* · 06-03-2007, 03:40 AM

Vic:

Nice blog. There are coil spring compressors available at most auto parts supply houses, as well as online. This is a safer way to control the energy stored in the compressed coil spring. Thanks for the information.

Tony

STL_66 Chevy · 06-03-2007, 07:37 PM

the help i need is getting the actual ball joint off the lower control arm. i already have the entire front end apart but now i need to sandblast and paint it. another question for ya. do they sell new rubber seals for that ball joint or do i have to buy the entire assembly? thanks

*LILRED66* · 06-03-2007, 07:47 PM

Try Steele Rubber Products at: http://166.82.96.3/homeframes.html

I would also try your local NAPA or check their website for a replacement ball joint grease seal. If not a new ball joint may not be a bad idea.

Tony

salazar44 · 06-03-2007, 09:02 PM

I tried like hell to just find the rubber seal but I didnt feel comfortable with any out there. Lucky for me because once I got them out the ball joints were so dang floppy.

Ball joints are $14/piece right now at the truckandcarshop. either upper and lower and it comes complete with seal, castlenut, cotter pin, and mounting hardware to replace the rivets with bolt in.

06-02-2007, 11:16 PM	#1
STL_66 Chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: St. Louis Posts: 110	lower control arm... help? can somebody tell me how to remover the ball joint on the lower control ams? i noticed there is a metal ring on the backside but there is no way to grab ahold of it. do i need large channel locks or am i way off track??? thanks for your help

06-02-2007, 11:28 PM	#2
Matt's k5 BLAZER THIRTY!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 325	Re: lower control arm... help? is your year a 66 if so i think it is pressed in the ring has two small holes i think, my 62 gmc is riveted in, the ring is the top side if no holes then i would sugesst cheisel it off but make sure you new ball joint has anew snap ring with it i have replaced lower ball jointson the newer trucks 73-87 with this style of snap ring

06-02-2007, 11:34 PM	#3
salazar44 65 - Chevy C10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 625	Re: lower control arm... help? hey stl , check out my blog. I have a section on how to remove it. I had the same problem! It took me a VERY long time before I finally got them out. and just think... you still have to put your new ones back in! __________________ VIC One Repair Leads to Another! http://vix65chevyc10.blogspot.com

06-02-2007, 11:36 PM	#4
STL_66 Chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: St. Louis Posts: 110	Re: lower control arm... help? thanks i ll check it out tomorrow!! anybody else feel free to add their 2 cents.

06-02-2007, 11:36 PM	#5
salazar44 65 - Chevy C10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 625	Re: lower control arm... help? Ball Joint Removal Blog Sorry, this might be easier then reading through the whole thing. __________________ VIC One Repair Leads to Another! http://vix65chevyc10.blogspot.com

06-03-2007, 03:40 AM	#6
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: lower control arm... help? Vic: Nice blog. There are coil spring compressors available at most auto parts supply houses, as well as online. This is a safer way to control the energy stored in the compressed coil spring. Thanks for the information. Tony

06-03-2007, 07:37 PM	#7
STL_66 Chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: St. Louis Posts: 110	Re: lower control arm... help? the help i need is getting the actual ball joint off the lower control arm. i already have the entire front end apart but now i need to sandblast and paint it. another question for ya. do they sell new rubber seals for that ball joint or do i have to buy the entire assembly? thanks

06-03-2007, 07:47 PM	#8
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: lower control arm... help? Try Steele Rubber Products at: http://166.82.96.3/homeframes.html I would also try your local NAPA or check their website for a replacement ball joint grease seal. If not a new ball joint may not be a bad idea. Tony

06-03-2007, 09:02 PM	#9
salazar44 65 - Chevy C10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 625	Re: lower control arm... help? I tried like hell to just find the rubber seal but I didnt feel comfortable with any out there. Lucky for me because once I got them out the ball joints were so dang floppy. Ball joints are $14/piece right now at the truckandcarshop. either upper and lower and it comes complete with seal, castlenut, cotter pin, and mounting hardware to replace the rivets with bolt in. __________________ VIC One Repair Leads to Another! http://vix65chevyc10.blogspot.com



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