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the baron · 08-11-2003, 05:05 AM

Hi Mike ,
I got some trouble three weeks ago , the left lower ball joint went south , broken in two pieces.

I took a look at your site , on the front end section.

My upper ball joint is still in position & seems not have suffered from the accident.

How should I remove the remains of the lower ball joint from the spindle , without having to remove the upper ball joint ?
For the remains of the joint on the control arm , a good heavy hammer should be up to do the job...

I understoud also that the new lower ball joint to be put on the lower control arm has just to be put into place , while my spare parts specialist told me I had better to dismantle that lower arm and put the new joint with a hydraulic press...
What do you think ?

Thanks

the Baron

*1FaastC10* · 08-11-2003, 08:07 AM

definitely a hyraulic press, you'll never get it in any other way. oh yeah, i know i'm not Mike, i wish i was though. i wanna be like Mike!

Slonaker · 08-11-2003, 09:37 AM

There is a special tool available for pressing those ball joints in an out. It looks much like a large "C" clamp. Here in the United States you can borrow one from most auto parts stores if you first put down a deposit.

Slonaker

the baron · 08-12-2003, 02:25 AM

I don't want to be Mike
I just want to have his truck

thanks Guys ,
I'm in the hurry now , as i'm going to the "American Power on Wheels" next sunday at Antwerp , the biggest american cars event in Belgium.

take a look at : www.american-excess.com

Can get such a ball joint for about $50.00 , presume it is the right price

The Baron

**swervin ervin** · 08-13-2003, 05:34 PM

Baron,

looks like the guys have got you covered.

And for sure, you guys don't want to be like me.

Slonaker · 08-13-2003, 05:50 PM

It looks like this:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=38335

It makes it easy to press the ball joint in and out.

Slonaker

**Captkaos** · 08-13-2003, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by swervin ervin
Baron,

looks like the guys have got you covered.

And for sure, you guys don't want to be like me.

Yeah, old, forgetfull, hornary, etc..

..............I love ya man!

*1FaastC10* · 08-13-2003, 10:29 PM

hey Chris, dont forget bald...

and since i know someone is going to bring it up, i'll go ahead and post the pic...

god i hope i never look like this...

**swervin ervin** · 08-13-2003, 10:37 PM

Being bald has it's advantages. One is easier to wash your head. Notice I said head and not hair.

Besides, hair is nothing but body waste anyway. Who wants some stinking body waste on their head.

And Jeremy, god forbid you ever look like that too. You are ugly enough with hair.

Anyway, god didn't create but a few beautiful heads, the rest he covered up with hair. :p

the baron · 08-14-2003, 05:45 AM

Quote:

[i]Anyway, god didn't create but a few beautiful heads, the rest he covered up with hair. :p [/B]

Hey , Swervin , you're right on that one...
Bald men are real men , we produce too much testosterone , other men are sissy's...

The "proud to be member of the bald men club " Baron

*1FaastC10* · 08-14-2003, 08:10 PM

hey Baron, why dont ya come visit, and i'll show ya a sissy.

08-11-2003, 05:05 AM	#1
the baron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Liège , Belgium Posts: 263	question for Swervin... Hi Mike , I got some trouble three weeks ago , the left lower ball joint went south , broken in two pieces. I took a look at your site , on the front end section. My upper ball joint is still in position & seems not have suffered from the accident. How should I remove the remains of the lower ball joint from the spindle , without having to remove the upper ball joint ? For the remains of the joint on the control arm , a good heavy hammer should be up to do the job... I understoud also that the new lower ball joint to be put on the lower control arm has just to be put into place , while my spare parts specialist told me I had better to dismantle that lower arm and put the new joint with a hydraulic press... What do you think ? Thanks the Baron

08-11-2003, 09:37 AM	#3
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	There is a special tool available for pressing those ball joints in an out. It looks much like a large "C" clamp. Here in the United States you can borrow one from most auto parts stores if you first put down a deposit. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

08-13-2003, 05:34 PM	#5
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Baron, looks like the guys have got you covered. And for sure, you guys don't want to be like me. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

08-13-2003, 05:50 PM	#6
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	It looks like this: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=38335 It makes it easy to press the ball joint in and out. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

08-11-2003, 08:07 AM	#2
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,400	definitely a hyraulic press, you'll never get it in any other way. oh yeah, i know i'm not Mike, i wish i was though. i wanna be like Mike!

08-12-2003, 02:25 AM	#4
the baron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Liège , Belgium Posts: 263	I don't want to be Mike I just want to have his truck thanks Guys , I'm in the hurry now , as i'm going to the "American Power on Wheels" next sunday at Antwerp , the biggest american cars event in Belgium. take a look at : www.american-excess.com Can get such a ball joint for about $50.00 , presume it is the right price The Baron

08-13-2003, 10:29 PM	#8
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,400	hey Chris, dont forget bald... and since i know someone is going to bring it up, i'll go ahead and post the pic... god i hope i never look like this...

08-13-2003, 10:37 PM	#9
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Being bald has it's advantages. One is easier to wash your head. Notice I said head and not hair. Besides, hair is nothing but body waste anyway. Who wants some stinking body waste on their head. And Jeremy, god forbid you ever look like that too. You are ugly enough with hair. Anyway, god didn't create but a few beautiful heads, the rest he covered up with hair. :p

08-14-2003, 08:10 PM	#11
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,400	hey Baron, why dont ya come visit, and i'll show ya a sissy.



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