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Ball Joint Removal... HELP

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by coby61, Sep 11, 2005.

  1. coby61

    coby61 Stupidiotic Member

    I am rebuilding my D30 front end. I have it totally apart and strriped. I have soaked the upper ball joints down with penetrant and tried using a press and they won't budge. Any ideas. Am I doing somthing wrong here?
     
    coby61, Sep 11, 2005
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  2. Project71-5

    Project71-5 BACON

    This may sound dumb but are you pressing them out the right way? IIRC they should press up and out.

    I had to heat the metal around the joint with the oxy/act torch to get mine to budge.
     
    Project71-5, Sep 11, 2005
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  3. tinker

    tinker GNGPN

    I usually put a little pressure on with the c clamp tool and hit it with a hammer to get it started workes every time.
     
    tinker, Sep 11, 2005
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  4. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Are you using a ball joint press? Dang, I wish I could be there, I've done many ball joints...
     
    Patrick, Sep 11, 2005
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  5. coby61

    coby61 Stupidiotic Member

    Let me clarify. I have the spindle completely off the axle and I am trying to replace the upper and lower ball joint studs. They will not $&#&$$ budge. is there a special tool needed to acomplish this??
     
    coby61, Sep 12, 2005
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  6. Project71-5

    Project71-5 BACON

    Project71-5, Sep 12, 2005
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