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09-26-2014, 12:46 PM | #1 | |
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Lower Ball Joint Rivet Question
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I need to replace the lower ball joint. The original one is installed by 4 rivets. According to the factory service manual, you need to use 1/8 drill bit to open a pilot hole, then use a 1/2 bit to finish it. Any one did this job before? Is the instruction works well? Any new idea or tips? Thanks guys Last edited by xiaodoupi; 09-26-2014 at 04:27 PM. |
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09-26-2014, 04:39 PM | #2 | |
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Re: Lower Ball Joint Rivet Question
Air chisel best way.
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09-26-2014, 08:14 PM | #3 | |
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Re: Lower Ball Joint Rivet Question
Your going to need a LOT of drill bits to drill out those rivets. Your best bet is going to be an air chisel, and a set of hearing protectors. If you don't have the compressor to handle the air chisel, a grinder with a few metal wheels is next in line.
The hearing protectors and the grinder can be bought at Harbor Freight for relativitaly cheap. Good luck, and Gods speed. |
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Re: Lower Ball Joint Rivet Question
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By LOT OF, do you mean I need lot of different sizes, or it will consume lot of drill bit? I do have a small compressor, but without air hammer or grinder. I bought an electric drill before, but never used. Btw, I love HF tools too.
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Re: Lower Ball Joint Rivet Question
Your going to burn thru a lot of drill bits....PERIOD. Those rivets are no joke when it comes to drilling them out.
Your best bet is a grinder. The new ball joint should come with nuts and bolts to bolt in place if the rivets. Use THREAD LOCKER on them. |
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Of cuz the new one uses bolt an nut. i am curious which son of bitch designed it like this
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17 years as an auto tech.
So yeah, I've done plenty. |
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Take it to a repair shop. That's about the extent of the help your going to get by limiting yourself to what you "WANT" to do by yourself. |
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It's my first time working on suspension. A lession learnt. The good point is both tie rod and ball joint are pretty old, not obvious worn, rubber boots are bad.
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