1995 Chevrolet Silverado lower ball joint

1995 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
21,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ITISME1981
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I am replacing the ball joints on my truck and my lower ball joint will not come out.the whole rubber boot is off.So I cant pound it out.that middle part were the nut goes on just moves around.It is rusted badly also..How can I get this out?I do have air tools and I thought about an air hammer.But would like some advice first.thanks.
Apr 22, 2015 at 1:20 AM
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ITISME1981
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That is supposed to say 210,000 miles on it not 21,000
Apr 22, 2015 at 1:34 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If it is rusted in place, an air hammer should vibrate it loose. Can you upload a pic of it so I can see what you are dealing with?
Apr 22, 2015 at 5:42 AM
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I have tried everything..That stud just moves around when I try anything.Hope the pics work..
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Apr 22, 2015 at 10:31 AM
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Sorry it took so long to get back... I was dealing with a family emergency. Have you trued using a torch to heat around the joint and then hit it out?
Apr 28, 2015 at 5:18 AM