best way to remove ball joints

[cpollyjr]

whats the best way to remove ball joints without damaging them??? mine are walsh a arms.........:confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:

[300ex_#387]

Out of the spindle or the A arm itself?

If its in the spinds try tapping the spindle with a hammer to losen it up. I usually will put the nut back on and tap it with a hammer.

[#101]

pickle fork

[deathman53]

I always ripped them w/ pickle forks. I loosen the nuts(top and bottom)suspend the quad enough so the wheel hangs and hit the spindle w/ a narrow hammer. Sometimes both go, but usually hit the top, then bottom.

[mx Eli]

i made my own tool. cost about 3 bux and works great if you want i can email pictures

[cpollyjr]

i mean getting the ball joints from the arms. wanting to re powder coat but all joints are all new.....

[SpasticR450]

Originally posted by 300ex_#387
Out of the spindle or the A arm itself?

If its in the spinds try tapping the spindle with a hammer to losen it up. I usually will put the nut back on and tap it with a hammer.

Same here.

[grant14]

Harbor freight sells an automotive tie rod tool that works perfect. the advantage is you are not prying on them like with a pickle for so you dont tear the boots. the tool only costs about $10.00. it has a set of forks on one side and another arm that comes out and pushes the bolt through. works Great!

[Rmangini83]

Build your own tool for $2.00 at Home Depot.
Gotta give the credit to this youtube video for the idea / concept.

1 - 3/4" rod coppling nut
1 - 1/4" bolt

Losen the ball joint nut slightly on top and bottom, insert this tool into the gap and with 2 wrenches open it up until the ball joints pop out. Then remove the nuts and pull apart.

Video link:
http://youtu.be/kDcRpSXpDcg

[mx Eli]

^^^ saw this video and made mine, change ball joints in the trailer and ready to go