Lower A-Arm ball joints

Is it possible to remove the ball joint on the stock lower a-arms? The main reason I am asking cause I have seen other people chrome or powdercoat there stock a-arms and I would think that the ball joints would have to be romoved to do this!

Anyone....:(

[rebel red ex]

yes but u have to drill them out then u have to have a machinist make the correct angle for the new ball joints.