1995 Chevrolet Truck lower ball joint

1995 CHEVROLET TRUCK
200,000 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.Here are some pictures.
Apr 23, 2015 at 1:09 PM
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You can use an air but I would recommend a ball joint tool. They can usually be rented or borrowed from places like Autozone for little to nothing.
Apr 23, 2015 at 1:53 PM
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ITISME1981
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I tried renting one.They didn't have the adapter to go over the bottom of the ball joint that I needed and no one else rents them in the area I live in..Is there any other way of doing this without using the press?That stud moves all around.I tried spraying some PB blaster on it and pounding it out.If I used my air hammer,what would be the best way?
Apr 23, 2015 at 3:10 PM
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My air hammer tool kit has an adapter that goes over the balljoint stud. Use a flat punch if you don't have the cup adapter.
Apr 24, 2015 at 5:26 AM
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Got it out..Heated it,used more PB on it,an hammered the hell out of it.Thanks.
Apr 24, 2015 at 8:32 AM
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Cool. Glad to hear it.
Apr 24, 2015 at 10:29 AM