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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 01:55 PM
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87 vert, need to replace a front upper balljoint, cant find true pictoral directions anywhere so far...

wondering if I need a balljoint press to install the balljoint or just grind off the rivets and put the new ball joint in?

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Originally Posted by tonyponykay
87 vert, need to replace a front upper balljoint, cant find true pictoral directions anywhere so far...

wondering if I need a balljoint press to install the balljoint or just grind off the rivets and put the new ball joint in?

thanks
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No no press. You'll need a grinder and drill though. Use small bits and make sure you drill the exact center of the old rivets.

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No no press. You'll need a grinder and drill though. Use small bits and make sure you drill the exact center of the old rivets.

What he said.
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