I see these are available on eBay, QH I think they are. You must use caution with this method so as not to gouge the control. Take your pick from the best ball joint installer and remover tools for cars and trucks, including tools crafted by trusted brands such as OTC, SPC, OEM and Great Neck. As I said I'd like to save that this time around. We use an air chisel to remove the rivet heads then drive the rivet stem out with a punch. Just wondering what everyone else thinks who have done these before ? I remember when I did one years ago I damaged the plate on the top with the curled edge so had to bin that bit. Only trouble is working on the drive on the floor is not ideal. The way I see it is drilling in to the rivet on the underside where the rivet is flat. The domed side of the rivet is the top side so the plate makes it difficult to get in with a grinder. Works on 1992 to current 3/4 and 1-ton vans E-250 and E-350. On the top side of the arm there is a plate with a curled edge which I'd like to save and replace with the new ball joint. This tool enables you to quickly remove the lower ball joint. I did one of these years ago and as I remember it was a ball ache to get those rivets ground off. This is not only a time saving tool, it has also proven to remove extremely stubborn ball joints from Ford and Dodge pickups.I've found yet another job to do on my MK4 todayĭiscovered a bit of play in the lower ball joint after servicing the front brakes with the obligatory check for play in the front wheels.Īs the title says the car is still on its original joints so the rivets will need removing. This saves tremendous time and effort by avoiding the. This makes the 18100 extremely versatile and helps technicians save time during front end service work, including when the truck is on the alignment rack and it is determined that the vehicle needs new ball joints to perform the proper alignment. This tool set allows servicing (installation and removal) of the specified ball joints on the vehicle.
BALL JOINT RIVET REMOVAL TOOL INSTALL
8.Using a press remove and install lower joint. A big pickle fork for Ball Joints is available and most any parts store or Sears Store. Yet, the rivet/bolt pattern that is on the lower ball joint assembly in my Astro is the same as the. 7.Remove Spindle, this part may be tough but they make tools for the process. Are there any other special tools Im going to need. The design also provides a large amount of clearance between the frame, pivot link and cups thus enabling the technician to remove and replace ball joints while the steering knuckles are attached to the vehicle. 6.Place Floor Jack under lower control arm and remove Ball Joint cotter pins and nuts. The truck has 195k miles and they are the originals. I then tried using my hammer attachment on my chisel to press out the rivets and no go. I took my grinder and ground a + in the head then used my air chisel to remove the head. Lotus garages charge up to 2 hours labour for 1 ball joint change (£120+). Beautifully crafted via CNC and zinc plated for longevity. You can remove any ball joint in just 25 minutes without removing the wishbone. The 18100 utilizes patent pending technology that incorporates a tenacious pivoting action with durable forged alloy steel construction, which not only increases the effective pressing force of the tool but also lowers the operating weight down to approximately 25 pounds. 1 I am trying to replace the lower ball joints on the 1995 k3500. This tool will pay for itself in its first usage. The design of this specialty tool is a complete departure from the traditional C-frame based kits found on the market. Easy to install - drill out old rivets - Bolt the ball joint in with the supplied hex head bolts that come with the new ball joint, then one at a time replace. Features and Benefits:Kit includes 9 cup sizes for most pick-up applications, including Ford, Dodge and GM Removes and installs ball joints with pre-fitted straight grease fittings Design provides ample clearance to service ball joints on the vehicle Forged alloy steel frame members for durability Large diameter, coarse thread jack screw provides extra strength and maximum force Proprietary design keeps cups locked in place during use Measures approximately 12” W, 10” H and 2.5” D Weighs approximately 25 pounds fully assembled, ready for use 18100 Ball Joint Press is designed to remove and reinstall most press-in type ball joints equipped on late model full-size Ford, GM and Dodge pickup trucks.
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