"grumpy? I need to replace a front right side ball joint on my vette, what will I need? besides the replacement ball joints?"
read these links
viewtopic.php?f=27&t=672&p=28211&hilit=JACK+STANDS#p28211
viewtopic.php?f=27&t=26
http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/precision-measuring-tools.1390/#post-68864
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...ading-the-suspension-on-a-c-4.483/#post-70339
you will need some rags and brake cleaner solvent spray, a stiff brush, a couple sturdy jack stands, a floor jack, and you will need a drill, assorted bits , a few wrenches and side cutters or dikes, a couple replacement cotter pins , and a good understanding of what your doing
https://www.costway.com/21pcs-ball-...ce-remover-installing-master-adapter-car.html
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0028QGT86/ezvid02-20
http://www.harborfreight.com/11-3-4-quarter-inch-ball-joint-separator-1740.html
BTW the two tools linked above from HF actually work well :mrgreen: especially that hammer , Ive used mine for over 15 years without any issues
http://www.harborfreight.com/ball-joint ... -4065.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-lb-engineers-hammer-69013-8618.html
Having A floor jack and a couple sturdy jack stands will be useful
http://www.harborfreight.com/12-ton-jack-stands-34924.html
READ RELATED LINKS
and GET DECENT PARTS MANY OF THE CRAPPY IMPORT PARTS EITHER DON,T FIT or are made from inferior materials
get MOGG, or TIMKEN or similar name brand parts not cheap import parts
viewtopic.php?f=87&t=4718&p=12821&hilit=parts+import#p12821
viewtopic.php?f=71&t=3150&p=8410&hilit=+parts+ball+joints+fitting#p8410
viewtopic.php?f=34&t=483&p=12853&hilit=+cheap+suspension+parts+value#p12853
viewtopic.php?f=27&t=26&p=34&hilit=+cheap+suspension+parts+value#p34
viewtopic.php?f=27&t=970&p=15786&hilit=cheap+import#p15786
viewtopic.php?f=59&t=1390&p=3073&hilit=cheap+import#p3073
1) Place the car on jack stands
2) Remove shock absorber
3) Place a jack under the end of one lower control arm
4) Remove the cotter pin from the lower ball joint attach nut and loosen the nut 1 1/2-2 turns
5)Position the jack pad so it is just barely touching the end of the control arm under the balljoint
6) Break the interference loose on the balljoint by separating it with a 'pickle fork' and sledgehammer.
7) With the end of the control arm firmly supported now by the jack, unscrew the balljoint attach nut the rest of the way.
8) SLOWLY lower the jack, allowing the lower control arm to swing down and out of the way while the spring extends and falls out of its pocket.
9) Unbolt and remove lower control arm, put it in a vise, and replace the balljoint.
10) Reassemble in reverse order. Unless you're incredibly strong and/or persistent you will likely need a spring compressor to get the spring back in.
11) Repeat procedure for opposite side.
viewtopic.php?f=27&t=672&p=28211&hilit=JACK+STANDS#p28211
viewtopic.php?f=27&t=26
http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/precision-measuring-tools.1390/#post-68864
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...ading-the-suspension-on-a-c-4.483/#post-70339
you will need some rags and brake cleaner solvent spray, a stiff brush, a couple sturdy jack stands, a floor jack, and you will need a drill, assorted bits , a few wrenches and side cutters or dikes, a couple replacement cotter pins , and a good understanding of what your doing
https://www.costway.com/21pcs-ball-...ce-remover-installing-master-adapter-car.html
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0028QGT86/ezvid02-20
http://www.harborfreight.com/11-3-4-quarter-inch-ball-joint-separator-1740.html
BTW the two tools linked above from HF actually work well :mrgreen: especially that hammer , Ive used mine for over 15 years without any issues
http://www.harborfreight.com/ball-joint ... -4065.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-lb-engineers-hammer-69013-8618.html
Having A floor jack and a couple sturdy jack stands will be useful
http://www.harborfreight.com/12-ton-jack-stands-34924.html
READ RELATED LINKS
and GET DECENT PARTS MANY OF THE CRAPPY IMPORT PARTS EITHER DON,T FIT or are made from inferior materials
get MOGG, or TIMKEN or similar name brand parts not cheap import parts
viewtopic.php?f=87&t=4718&p=12821&hilit=parts+import#p12821
viewtopic.php?f=71&t=3150&p=8410&hilit=+parts+ball+joints+fitting#p8410
viewtopic.php?f=34&t=483&p=12853&hilit=+cheap+suspension+parts+value#p12853
viewtopic.php?f=27&t=26&p=34&hilit=+cheap+suspension+parts+value#p34
viewtopic.php?f=27&t=970&p=15786&hilit=cheap+import#p15786
viewtopic.php?f=59&t=1390&p=3073&hilit=cheap+import#p3073
1) Place the car on jack stands
2) Remove shock absorber
3) Place a jack under the end of one lower control arm
4) Remove the cotter pin from the lower ball joint attach nut and loosen the nut 1 1/2-2 turns
5)Position the jack pad so it is just barely touching the end of the control arm under the balljoint
6) Break the interference loose on the balljoint by separating it with a 'pickle fork' and sledgehammer.
7) With the end of the control arm firmly supported now by the jack, unscrew the balljoint attach nut the rest of the way.
8) SLOWLY lower the jack, allowing the lower control arm to swing down and out of the way while the spring extends and falls out of its pocket.
9) Unbolt and remove lower control arm, put it in a vise, and replace the balljoint.
10) Reassemble in reverse order. Unless you're incredibly strong and/or persistent you will likely need a spring compressor to get the spring back in.
11) Repeat procedure for opposite side.
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