Fyter87

Sup Guys,

So my Upper Ball Joint on the driver side decided to rip through the metal socket today. That was fun. So I towed it back home. I know I wrote a thread about Ball Joints last time. Ive heard some things about replacing Ball Joints and everyone says you cant do it yourself and I need a Press to do it. Do I really need a press? Ive heard people do it by themselves and it isnt that hard to do or should I just get it done professionally. At this point I really dont feel like spending the money. I just got 350 Block the other day and spent money on a engine stand. Worst weekend ever!! But im in good sprites.

-Anyway thanks for any help and advice.
-Take Care
-Cliff

molhannah

68 Nova: I thought the ball joints where held in with 3 bolts on the upper A-arm. Bushings need to be pressed in and out. I would think it's the same as my 68 Chevelle. Let us know what you find.

84fiero123

uppers are rivited in you need to drill them out, the rivit that is, new joint comes with bolts. if you have access to a acetaline torch its even easier. just cut the tops of the rivits off and use a pinch and punch them out the rest of the way. then just put new one in with bolts supplied, use lock washers and i like to use locktight to. now geting the joint out of the tie rod may be a little tuffer. i used a concreat block and a 4lb hammer, take nut off turn so its set close to the block edge then give it a good wack or 2. the torch may come in handy here too. heat up tie rod not bolt then thump joint.

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Fyter87

Naw mine arent rivited, I just need to replace them, but I cant get them out. I asked a few people and they said you can buy a Ball Joint press from Kragen or find one online that is pretty inexpensive. They look like a big C clamp. So I think thats what im going to do.