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Offline phoenix

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Ball joint advice
« on: February 28, 2009, 12:00:38 PM »
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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Re: Ball joint advice
« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2009, 01:15:59 PM »
Quote from: phoenix on February 28, 2009, 12:00:38 PM
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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Re: Ball joint advice
« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2009, 02:16:45 PM »
Ouch...  At least it went quick when you figured it out!  ;)
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Re: Ball joint advice
« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2009, 03:24:58 PM »
Quote from: PaulW on February 28, 2009, 01:15:59 PM

DOH!
Not QUITE what I said, but close! Now I just got to go get the new ones pressed in.
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Re: Ball joint advice
« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2009, 04:54:15 PM »
Quote from: phoenix on February 28, 2009, 03:24:58 PM
Quote from: PaulW on February 28, 2009, 01:15:59 PM

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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Re: Ball joint advice
« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2009, 05:31:32 PM »
the haynes manual didn't specify which way to push?
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Re: Ball joint advice
« Reply #6 on: February 28, 2009, 06:50:17 PM »
Quote from: rocket on February 28, 2009, 05:31:32 PM
the haynes manual didn't specify which way to push?


hehe that sounds dirty :D
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Re: Ball joint advice
« Reply #7 on: March 01, 2009, 01:19:54 AM »
Quote from: PaulW on February 28, 2009, 04:54:15 PM

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

Quote from: rocket on February 28, 2009, 05:31:32 PM
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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Re: Ball joint advice
« Reply #8 on: March 01, 2009, 01:37:44 PM »
Quote from: phoenix on March 01, 2009, 01:19:54 AM
Quote from: PaulW on February 28, 2009, 04:54:15 PM

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

Quote from: rocket on February 28, 2009, 05:31:32 PM
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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Re: Ball joint advice
« Reply #9 on: March 02, 2009, 10:57:12 AM »
Cool, will let you know in a couple days.
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Re: Ball joint advice
« Reply #10 on: March 02, 2009, 01:28:24 PM »
Quote from: phoenix on March 02, 2009, 10:57:12 AM
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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Re: Ball joint advice
« Reply #11 on: March 03, 2009, 12:25:48 AM »
SWEET!! 2 q's, how long does it take to do, and do you get out to waterbury much?
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Re: Ball joint advice
« Reply #12 on: March 03, 2009, 02:28:43 PM »
Quote from: phoenix on March 03, 2009, 12:25:48 AM
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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Re: Ball joint advice
« Reply #13 on: March 03, 2009, 09:58:24 PM »
You got a pm!! ;D
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Re: Ball joint advice
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