removing stock ball joints

[trx450Rrider]

i just got a gibson front end and i cant get my stock a arm ball joints out of the spindle. how did you guys do it?

[RedRipinRocket]

I was going to see how much a cheap balljoint remover costed, but the one listed in the manual was $200!!!!!!!!!! Hell no! So, I just wacked them softly with a rubber hammer. Came out nice and quick with no problem. Hope this helps.

[patrickj75]

i bought a ball joint separator on ebay for about $25 and it worked great.

[ckasper18]

That way works fine i have the honda tool myself otherwise go to a auto store and they sell a 2 finger fork real cheap that works well also you can smack the spindles pretty good with no worries good lick hope you like your new gibsons.Chris

[MAD450r]

those are just the right height to hit the ball joint's stud, then i just unscrew the nut and it'll push itself out. Then flip the socket and spacer to do the lower.

Using a balljoint fork will most likely rip the boot, making the balljoint no good.

I seen a freind fight with his for hours then I show'd him how easy it is the do that way with a few things you probly already have in your tool box or garage.

[trx250rkid]

i got them out. thanks for the advice

[trx450Rrider]

oops that was me on my bros name

[Jersey450R]

ball joint press tool.

try ishocks website.

[ex kid]

I use a BIG punch and a heavy hammer and they come out no problem

have a friend wiggle the tire while you lightly tap on it with arubber mallet