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A//// Guy · 05-01-2005

I replaced both of my front ball joints. I believe we just pushed them out in the vise using a cup that would fit over the joint and push it out the back. Like a reverse bishing install. If its stuck heat it up a little other wise pound on it and them squeeze it out. IT will be metal on metal so rust acumulates and seizes it in there prettty good.

We did that about 2 years ago and last fall one of them loosened up and I had to replace the entire control arm becuase there was just too much play, it clicked whenever the wieght shifted in the car (turns and such). If yours was knocked loose from a pothole Im wondering if in a little while after you replace it, will it loosen again like mine did?

Its up to you but if the stock one got loose the new one might too.

05-01-2005	#5
A//// Guy Bloody Seal Bounce Champion! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: South Burbs Drives: Slowly Posts: 9,870	Re: Anybody have any experience with lower ball joints? I replaced both of my front ball joints. I believe we just pushed them out in the vise using a cup that would fit over the joint and push it out the back. Like a reverse bishing install. If its stuck heat it up a little other wise pound on it and them squeeze it out. IT will be metal on metal so rust acumulates and seizes it in there prettty good. We did that about 2 years ago and last fall one of them loosened up and I had to replace the entire control arm becuase there was just too much play, it clicked whenever the wieght shifted in the car (turns and such). If yours was knocked loose from a pothole Im wondering if in a little while after you replace it, will it loosen again like mine did? Its up to you but if the stock one got loose the new one might too.