next time, undo nuts completely, put back on by hand a couple threads,then using a 3-5 lbs hammer, hit the hub casing where the taper is. A few MANLY hits and it should pop. When doing lower, we need a jack stand under the lower arm with weight on it.
Also, there should be 2 bolts up and 2 down on the lower front bj.---clearance for steering
Replacing ball upper/lower joints
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Roy
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Re: Replacing ball upper/lower joints
Last edited by Roy on Mon Jul 11, 2016 11:52 am, edited 1 time in total.
99 Wagon
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41.5-13.5 R16.5 Pitbull Rockers,
Auburn lockers front and rear
Full custom underbody protection
3" body lift
4" side rock tubes
12100 rear cv shafts
5.9 Cummins 12 valve mech. Stocking most parts to fix your H1
41.5-13.5 R16.5 Pitbull Rockers,
Auburn lockers front and rear
Full custom underbody protection
3" body lift
4" side rock tubes
12100 rear cv shafts
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Monk
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Re: Replacing ball upper/lower joints
Kinda hard to be "manly" when I'm on my back most of the time, then the other half of time, have "tearing eyes" asking why me?
,...hehe
But ya, I learned my lesson fast, the next 3 ball joints I completely undid the ball joint nut first and used a pickle fork..
Oh weird part the first lower when in SUPER easy....but wow that second one was testing my patience ,hehe
It seriously took me like 15mins to find the right placement to get it to seat it.. That little hub ridge ,what a pain.,
And correct I saw that on flash about what to do on those fronts, but lol there still fine,...
,...hehe
But ya, I learned my lesson fast, the next 3 ball joints I completely undid the ball joint nut first and used a pickle fork..
Oh weird part the first lower when in SUPER easy....but wow that second one was testing my patience ,hehe
It seriously took me like 15mins to find the right placement to get it to seat it.. That little hub ridge ,what a pain.,
And correct I saw that on flash about what to do on those fronts, but lol there still fine,...
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96 HMC4
Optimizer N/A
Super Swamper IROKS 39.5x13.5x 16.5
Optimizer N/A
Super Swamper IROKS 39.5x13.5x 16.5
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Roy
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Re: Replacing ball upper/lower joints
angle the lower joint outwards before sliding the hub back on.
99 Wagon
5.9 Cummins 12 valve mech. Stocking most parts to fix your H1
41.5-13.5 R16.5 Pitbull Rockers,
Auburn lockers front and rear
Full custom underbody protection
3" body lift
4" side rock tubes
12100 rear cv shafts
5.9 Cummins 12 valve mech. Stocking most parts to fix your H1
41.5-13.5 R16.5 Pitbull Rockers,
Auburn lockers front and rear
Full custom underbody protection
3" body lift
4" side rock tubes
12100 rear cv shafts
519-272-1761
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