Re: Ball Joint and shock replacement

From: Josh Battles (josh.lists@omg-stfu.com)
Date: Fri Mar 03 2006 - 17:15:18 EST


On Fri, March 3, 2006 3:12 pm, Alberto Aguirre Jr wrote:
>
> I have airtools at my disposal but not a balljoint
> "press". I can go with either the grinder or
> airchisel/shear or a combination of both. I also
> keep hearing the new balljoints just bolt in...and the
> "press" is only for the 4x4's. I have a 2WD Dakota.
> It sounds like getting the balljoin out is the tough
> part and putting it back is easy.
> Is the "Bushing Press" the same device as the
> "balljoint press" and do I really need it?

You will not need a press to replace balljoints. Take a look at them and
you'll understand. They're literally riveted to the control arms.

> Thats $200 I can spend on cabaret, or beer, or
> barbecue, or more stuff for the Dakota off of eBay!!
> I think I WILL give it a shot!! I have all Saturday
> and Sunday. I just need to rent the Spring compressor
> from Auto Zone or somewhere.
> May the force be with me.

I vote hookers and blow.

You won't need the spring compressor unless you're doing bushings too. Also,
if you leave the shock in place while you're doing the balljoint, it'll help
hold the spring in there too, it always makes me feel safer to have it in
there.

Good Luck!

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