Will I need a ball joint press???

[bluex]

If its rivited in I dont think you will, but it wont hurt to have it there just in case.

 

[dirtridinz71]

No need for a press. Once the rivets are out, some prying and hammering and the balljoint will slide out of the LCA.

 

[ChrisAU]

Oh well. Its better to have it and not need than need it and not have it. Especially since we'll be doing a lot of work after the stores are closed.

 

[kamokevin]

Oh well. Its better to have it and not need than need it and not have it. Especially since we'll be doing a lot of work after the stores are closed.

After replacing the head on my buddies jeep, this is now a rule I live by! Also I'm expecting lots of pictures when you're all finished up with the lift!

 

[Swims350]

no need in a press when they are riveted or bolted, always look first. To me it's just a hassle to pay over a hundred for the tool, not need it then return it. I do agree though it's always better to have and not need then to need and not have but still it's a hassle and waste of time and gas if you have riveted or bolted in ball joints.

 

[ChrisAU]

Yep, never had a need for it. No big deal.

 

[Swims350]

did ya get em changed buddy? that's the important thing LOL.

 

[ChrisAU]

Yeah, took probably 4 hours to get the old ones out.

 

[tsoderstrum]

OK I've been reading through threads for an hour about doing my balljoints and it seems pretty simple other that the actual removal. I have an air grinder and a full bag of four letter words already. Seems like many people recommend grinding the heads off the rivets and using a hammer and punch to drive them out. Is that what you did or did you discover any tips that may make it easier? Since I'm doing upper, lower, and tie rods, is it easier to unbolt the everything from the knuckle and just remove it from the truck? Thanks I'm trying to gather as much info as possible cause I have to do this at a buddys house and I need to make sure I can get it done in one day.

 

[badazzbulldog]

an air chisel helps quicker than a punch and hammer on the rivets,if the lowers are pressed in you need a ball joint press,and yes remove everything from the knuckle also make sure you have a 36mm socket for the axle nut