Lower Balljoint Removal?

Hi,

I am going to replace my lower balljoint on my drivers side.
I have the balljoint.
But is it possible to remove the old balljoint with a vice?
Or is there any other tool that would work besides a ball-joint removal tool. They costs a 100 bucks at Autozone.
Thanks

bah buy the ball joint remover that looks like a tuning fork...there like $10 at autozone....or hammer the lower control arm till the joint pops.

I've rented other tools from autozone won't they rent that tool to you.

bah buy the ball joint remover that looks like a tuning fork...there like $10 at autozone....or hammer the lower control arm till the joint pops.

Yup...this also works for popping axles out of trannies and shit. You'll probably need a hydraulic press to get the new ball joint in tho... :uhoh: :sly:

yea if you bought just the balljoint and not the tie-rod with it attached already, you'll need a hydraulic press to remove the old one.