STEVEN13

Hi,

Car year: 1992

I was wondering if the lower ball joints can be removed without any special tools and not unbolting the upper ball joint?

I did a search-but was not able to find what I was looking for.

Thanks!

Steven

CFI-EFI

You will need a "special tool" to press it out of the lower control arm.

RACE ON!!!

Pete K

With the aluminum control arms, the proper tool is needed. No use beating them in with the BFH. You can cause alot of damage without the right finesse.

STEVEN13

Thanks!!!

I ordered all 4 (upper/lower) ball joints from Mid American (on sale) for $129.99

They also have the ball joint removal tool for $12.99 I purchased this also.

Thanks again,

Steven

STEVEN13

The lower ball joints were on back order so I purchased them from Chris at Superior Chevy.

Also the tool that they gave me was a fork

When I called them and told them that tool was useless that credited my card and let me keep the tool.

I purchased a C-clamp/press type tool and it works great! So far I did the left/side lower. When in with no problems!

Steven

The Hobbit

Hi

Where did you get the tool?

Cheers

Barry

vinnies87

When you did the lower BJ's, did you have to support the leaf spring for removal.

STEVEN13

Barry,

I purchased it localy here on Long Island. The name of the company that makes the tool is Astro Pneumatic tool Co. And the name of the tool is Ball joint service tool.

Steven

STEVEN13

I had a jack under the lower control arm. Also I had to get the car high enough to get the tool to fit. It was not to bad of a job.

Steven

The Hobbit

Thanks for the info

Barry