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The Mud Pit => Wrenching => Topic started by: phoenix on February 28, 2009, 12:00:38 PM
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Quick tip for everyone.
If you are changing ball joints on a 83 gmc an you are trying to get the old ones out. (press in) After beating on one for a few min because they won't move, TRY GOING THE OTHER WAY!! 2 friggen hours later,when I finally smartened up, it took about 30 seconds to pop out! >:( :( :o ??? ::) :P :-[ :-X :-\
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Quick tip for everyone.
If you are changing ball joints on a 83 gmc an you are trying to get the old ones out. (press in) After beating on one for a few min because they won't move, TRY GOING THE OTHER WAY!! 2 friggen hours later,when I finally smartened up, it took about 30 seconds to pop out! >:( :( :o ??? ::) :P :-[ :-X :-\
DOH!
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Ouch... At least it went quick when you figured it out! ;)
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DOH!
Not QUITE what I said, but close! Now I just got to go get the new ones pressed in.
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DOH!
Not QUITE what I said, but close! Now I just got to go get the new ones pressed in.
I have the OTC ball joint master kit if you want to use it.
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the haynes manual didn't specify which way to push?
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the haynes manual didn't specify which way to push?
hehe that sounds dirty :D
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I have the OTC ball joint master kit if you want to use it.
Can you explain a bit? Is this to install, remove, or both? Heck, you are close enough for me to take a ride! lol
the haynes manual didn't specify which way to push?
No, just says to push till it was in. ;D ;D ;D
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I have the OTC ball joint master kit if you want to use it.
Can you explain a bit? Is this to install, remove, or both? Heck, you are close enough for me to take a ride! lol
the haynes manual didn't specify which way to push?
No, just says to push till it was in. ;D ;D ;D
It installs, and removes ball joints in pretty much every application that uses pressed in ball joints. GM FORD CHRYSLER, Mercedes, all of them. Need to use it pm me. My toolbox is in storage at a friends house in Cromwell, so I'd just have to run over and grab it for ya. I even have the instructions still on how to use it if it'll help.
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Cool, will let you know in a couple days.
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Cool, will let you know in a couple days.
No problem, I'll grab the press and leave it in my trunk so we can meet up.
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SWEET!! 2 q's, how long does it take to do, and do you get out to waterbury much?
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SWEET!! 2 q's, how long does it take to do, and do you get out to waterbury much?
I'm in waterbury about 4 times if not more per week. pressing in the ball joints takes about 5 min with air and an impact gun. a big friggin ratchet would work, but takes forever!
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You got a pm!! ;D
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You got a pm!! ;D
who me?
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You got a pm!! ;D
who me?
Ya, now! lol Sorry, I got distracted and forgot to,,,,,, oh look, shiney!!! ;D
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You got a pm!! ;D
who me?
Ya, now! lol Sorry, I got distracted and forgot to,,,,,, oh look, shiney!!! ;D
Hey now I got a pm!! I have to go to cromwell and pick up the press tomorrow, it's in my toolbox in a friends garage.
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You got a pm!! ;D
who me?
Ya, now! lol Sorry, I got distracted and forgot to,,,,,, oh look, shiney!!! ;D
Hey now I got a pm!! I have to go to cromwell and pick up the press tomorrow, it's in my toolbox in a friends garage.
OK, don't worry about it, found out Advanced rents them out, (I didn't think they did) the guys there said no charge if I don't take it anywhere. Gonna try to get it done Sat. Thanx tho!!
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You got a pm!! ;D
who me?
Ya, now! lol Sorry, I got distracted and forgot to,,,,,, oh look, shiney!!! ;D
Hey now I got a pm!! I have to go to cromwell and pick up the press tomorrow, it's in my toolbox in a friends garage.
OK, don't worry about it, found out Advanced rents them out, (I didn't think they did) the guys there said no charge if I don't take it anywhere. Gonna try to get it done Sat. Thanx tho!!
let me know if it doesn't work out. btw advance charges you for the press, then refunds your money when you return it.
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ok, Thanx!!!
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Thanx anyways Paul!! I got it back together on Sunday after a few MORE headaches. ::) Now I just hae to hope the battery holds a charge and I can road test it. ::) ::) ::)
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Thanx anyways Paul!! I got it back together on Sunday after a few MORE headaches. ::) Now I just hae to hope the battery holds a charge and I can road test it. ::) ::) ::)
any time, if ya need a hand don't hesitate to call