Lower Ball joint....
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: North Texas
Lower Ball joint....
Ok, I have 90% of my front suspension apart but I can not get the lower ball joint to separate from the spindle.
I've beat it with a ball joint separator and had no luck......?
I've beat it with a ball joint separator and had no luck......?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 1999
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From: Raleigh North Carolina
I use the OTC 7311A puller, loosen the nut until it is flush with the end of the threads, insert a 1/2" piece of bar stock between the nut & the puller screw.... and pop them off. This puller just barely fits in the tight area between ball joints. The OTC 7310A is stronger, but will not fit in the tight space.
There are other pullers that might work as well or better. Those are just the ones that I happen to have.
People say there are issues with heating up the spindle... affects the properties of the metal.
There are other pullers that might work as well or better. Those are just the ones that I happen to have.
People say there are issues with heating up the spindle... affects the properties of the metal.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: North Texas
Ok, well I tried a two jaw puller and I broke the dang thing. 
I tried a BFH and the pickel fork and all I got was a sore arm.
The upper was no problem but this lower one is a real PITA.
I'm not familiar with the OTC 7311A - can I rent one at AutoZone?
I tried a BFH and the pickel fork and all I got was a sore arm.
The upper was no problem but this lower one is a real PITA.
I'm not familiar with the OTC 7311A - can I rent one at AutoZone?
