Balljoints! Has anyone replaced them...?
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Melting Slicks
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Balljoints! Has anyone replaced them...?
:seeya I was thinking of replacing the balljoints on my 90' vette as soon as the time comes... might be sooner than I was hoping for so I thought I would ask if anyone has done this before? :confused: How big a job is it really? Thanks :cheers:
Race Director
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Re: Balljoints! Has anyone replaced them...? (Intimidator454)
I think the folks over there in tech section should be able to help you out. I had mine done for $1,000 back a few years ago, before I knew that with a little elbow grease (and some blood, :D ) I could've done this myself! :mad What a dumbazz... :cry Now, whenever I take my '86 into a shop for stuff that I wouldn't be able to do myself and the mech would suggest something. That's when I would say, "Oh really, the wear indicator over there seemed new, are you sure?" Punk!
Drifting
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Re: Balljoints! Has anyone replaced them...? (CoolVette86)
I have done them. There are two ways to go. If you go to the dealer for ball joints you get the A-arm assy. with the joint riveted in like factory. This is a bit tuffer actually. But if you get em at Pep boys or wherever You have to dill out the old rivets then they press out like most ball joints. Use a ball joint removal toll cause you cant hammer on aluminum A-arms. And if you think you need shocks or a front spring or mounts, now is the time you will save all the labor. If there original and you can get them do it all at once youll be glad. :cheers:
Drifting
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Re: Balljoints! Has anyone replaced them...? (Intimidator454)
Upper ball joints need to be drilled/punched out because they are riveted in. This can be a pain, the rivets are hardened steel.
Lowers need to be pressed in/out.
If you have the time and tools, parts are relatively cheap. Overall, its all not too hard to do. I just finished doing my entire suspension (new everything) front and back and can't believe what a difference it made. How many miles are on you car? While the knuckle is off take a good look at the wheel hub while you're there.
Lowers need to be pressed in/out.
If you have the time and tools, parts are relatively cheap. Overall, its all not too hard to do. I just finished doing my entire suspension (new everything) front and back and can't believe what a difference it made. How many miles are on you car? While the knuckle is off take a good look at the wheel hub while you're there.
