Topic: Help me - Ball Joint Removal??
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One time I saw a set of pickle forks that attached to a air chisel. I did not buy them and could not remember where I saw them and haven't seen them since. Anyone else seen these or am I dreaming?
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I like pickle forks, good time to get your frustrations out on your car. I like Harbor freight tools for stuff like that they sell for like 6 bucks. 20111115155328r.jpg)
I DID IT.
I jambed that fork in there and gave it a good whack with a 4 pounder and it popped loose. One down 3 to go. Guess I was being to much of a pansy.
Thinking about sending my control arms down to VanSteel. they do new bushings, ball joints and powder coat them.
Jeffm 2008-04-01 16:43:44
I jambed that fork in there and gave it a good whack with a 4 pounder and it popped loose. One down 3 to go. Guess I was being to much of a pansy.
Thinking about sending my control arms down to VanSteel. they do new bushings, ball joints and powder coat them.
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I KNEW YOU COULD DO IT! When all else fails get a bigger hammer......and get real mad. Sooo, HOW MUCH CUSSING & BLOOD WAS SPILLED. YOU DID REAL GOOD>>>YOU ARE NOW A CORVETTE (SHARK) MECHANIC!!! corvette440hp 2008-04-01 18:04:16
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!
If you have an air chisel and a vise, you can remove the bushings yourself, then use the vise to press them back in (BIG socket helps).
Ball joint kit comes with 7/16" bolts to put them back in. Use the air chisel or dremel or angle grinder to remove the rivet heads, then drive them out with a punch.
If you have an air chisel and a vise, you can remove the bushings yourself, then use the vise to press them back in (BIG socket helps).
Ball joint kit comes with 7/16" bolts to put them back in. Use the air chisel or dremel or angle grinder to remove the rivet heads, then drive them out with a punch.
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They DO make a pickle fork attachment for air hammers, Dennis....you're not dreaming. You'd be surprised at what you can get for an air hammer these days! 
There is an attachment for breaking loose stuck brake bleeder valves, too!
There is an attachment for breaking loose stuck brake bleeder valves, too!
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It wasn't Dennis but we do look just alike. LOL
Now that I have done every vehicle I own as well as a couple I don't, I don't need it anymore til I start over!
[QUOTE=corvette440hp]I KNEW YOU COULD DO IT! When all else fails get a bigger hammer......and get real mad. Sooo, HOW MUCH CUSSING & BLOOD WAS SPILLED. YOU DID REAL GOOD>>>YOU ARE NOW A CORVETTE (SHARK) MECHANIC!!! [/QUOTE]
Don't honor me with that title yet. It's not back together and on the road.
Don't honor me with that title yet. It's not back together and on the road.
Jeff, I have confidence in you.........you can do it!
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