How to replace ball joint boot?
#1
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
How to replace ball joint boot?
Both the upper ball joint boots are torn on my project car and need replacing so grease doesn't get all over the supspension pieces I just polished (PITA).
Anyway is there a way to replace the boots without damaging and replacing the ball joints because they still appear to be good and after checking the price on these ball joints I'd rather not replace if I don't have to.
Anyway is there a way to replace the boots without damaging and replacing the ball joints because they still appear to be good and after checking the price on these ball joints I'd rather not replace if I don't have to.
#3
Burning Brakes
Yes there is - if you can find the tool that fits. it kind of looks like a horseshoe with a bolt through the center. This is actually a pitman arm puller - http://www.toolrage.com/prodView.asp?idproduct=2451
I have also used a small gear puller. Make sure you back the nut off - just until there are no threads exposed - in case the bolt slips.
I found this - but have never used it.
http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/ta61900.html
I would definately avoid the picklefork method.
I have also used a small gear puller. Make sure you back the nut off - just until there are no threads exposed - in case the bolt slips.
I found this - but have never used it.
http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/ta61900.html
I would definately avoid the picklefork method.
#4
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by CentralCoaster
Got pics of the suspension?
#6
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by mean8t
Energy suspension makes a nice poly kit to replace all the boots on the ball joints and tie rod ends. Not bad price replace all of 'um while you are in there.
#7
Originally Posted by hz900
yeah I know I am looking at that kit. Just want to know how to replace. They don't just simply slip over do they? I thought you had to take the ball joint out to replace the boot, or am I mistaken.
#8
Burning Brakes
Ball Joint Boots
Originally Posted by hz900
yeah I know I am looking at that kit. Just want to know how to replace. They don't just simply slip over do they? I thought you had to take the ball joint out to replace the boot, or am I mistaken.
Thanks,
Boatman
Sunny south FL