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DIY: Replace ball joints on your stock control arms (10ton or greater press required)
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Originally posted by Boostesi View PostYou can do this without the hydraulic press if you have the c-clamp style ball joint press kit.
My experience with these kits is that either the threaded rod bends or the "C" part bends before it actually pushes the ball joint out. I think its worth it to use a real press. I also feel like it would be a lot of fun to try to use this on the inner ball joint because of the long stud it has.
Also, there is an arrow on the bottom of the ball joint for alignment purposes. I don't remember which way it is supposed to face thoughOriginally posted by priapismMy girl don't know shit, but she bakes a mean cupcake.Originally posted by shamesonUsually it's best not to know how much money you have into your e30
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I couldn't imagine trying to do it with the C-clamp press. When I did mine I'd say my 12-ton press BARELY was able to pop it out. I was standing around a corner while pumping, the whole assembly was so loaded up.
But they finally popped out. Putting in the new ones was much easier :)
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wow glad I found this thread. I think Ill be doing this in the near future...it seems like a waste to throwout OE control arms.Renting my rear wheel bearing tool kit. SIR
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Even the balljoints that autozone carry are actually manufactured by moog. so its pretty cheap and easy to get through them. I changed my joints with the proper size press sleeves and a 2 lb mini sledge. Just have a buddy hold it and whack the crap outta it. Worked fine and took 30~45 min to swap the joints.sigpic
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Originally posted by Northern View PostMy experience with these kits is that either the threaded rod bends or the "C" part bends before it actually pushes the ball joint out. I think its worth it to use a real press. I also feel like it would be a lot of fun to try to use this on the inner ball joint because of the long stud it has.
Also, there is an arrow on the bottom of the ball joint for alignment purposes. I don't remember which way it is supposed to face though
I've had no issues with my current ball joint press which is a snap On BJP1 http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....store&tool=all the thing is a beast and even if any of the adapters or threaded rod/clamp were to strip/bend they are warrantied which is surprising considering its a wear and tear item OTC wouldn't do that.
Heck I now its expensive and not worth it for a DIYER but its a nice tool that would pay for itself I usually see them pop up on craigslist and ebay for around $450 in good used condition
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Originally posted by IveGotIssues666 View PostThat's because they are cheap made in china c clamps (Harbor freight brands etc...) heck even the OTC ball joint press over time ended up stripping out however the c-clamp didn't bend
I've had no issues with my current ball joint press which is a snap On BJP1 http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....store&tool=all the thing is a beast and even if any of the adapters or threaded rod/clamp were to strip/bend they are warrantied which is surprising considering its a wear and tear item OTC wouldn't do that.
Heck I now its expensive and not worth it for a DIYER but its a nice tool that would pay for itself I usually see them pop up on craigslist and ebay for around $450 in good used condition
The 12 ton press from Harbor Freight is like $104 with a coupon. Easily resold too.Haven't you ever seen Russian Nesting Dolls? They work like that.
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Originally posted by Boostesi View PostYou can do this without the hydraulic press if you have the c-clamp style ball joint press kit.
All I needed was a breaker bar and socket to push out the ball joint.
Requires a lot of thinking knowing where to put socket and the cups.
But you can do it yourself without a shop press.
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Originally posted by lowsodium View PostYou can rent these kits from advanced auto for free.
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