having problems with spindle

[jojoman]

well im tryingto put drop spindlesin my tru i got the top ball joint seperatedand all. butthe lower part is a head ache the spindle wont come off the ball joint in oreder for me to use the ball jint removing tool any pointers

[rs72z]

Hook the top joint back up and start the nuts on both joints till the nuts or flush with the top of the stud, then put a jack stand under the frame and let the suspension down so that it has pressure on it from the spring. Then take a bfh and smack the crap out of the spindle a few times and it should break loose.

[LOW 7FO]

If that doesn't do the trick, you can heat the spindle around where the lower ball joint is mounted through and do the same thing. The spindle will expand before the ball joint and will pop right out! Just know that if you heat it you may want to replace that ball joint cuz all the grease will prolly melt out. Can't remember if factory joints have zerks.

[AGearHead4Life]

Originally Posted by rs72z

Hook the top joint back up and start the nuts on both joints till the nuts or flush with the top of the stud, then put a jack stand under the frame and let the suspension down so that it has pressure on it from the spring. Then take a bfh and smack the crap out of the spindle a few times and it should break loose.

Yep^^^

[jojoman]

thanks alot ended up heating up hitting it with a BFH and bam came outthanks alot guys that why i like postin on here.