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1995 Chevrolet Truck lower ball joint

Tiny
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  • 1995 CHEVROLET TRUCK
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
I am replacing the ball joints on my truck and my lower ball joint will not come out. The whole rubber boot is off. So I cant pound it out. That middle part were the nut goes on just moves around. It is rusted badly also. How can I get this out?I do have air tools and I thought about an air hammer. But would like some advice first. Thanks. Here are some pictures.
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Thursday, April 23rd, 2015 AT 1:09 PM

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Tiny
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You can use an air but I would recommend a ball joint tool. They can usually be rented or borrowed from places like Autozone for little to nothing.
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Thursday, April 23rd, 2015 AT 1:53 PM
Tiny
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I tried renting one. They didn't have the adapter to go over the bottom of the ball joint that I needed and no one else rents them in the area I live in. Is there any other way of doing this without using the press?That stud moves all around.I tried spraying some PB blaster on it and pounding it out. If I used my air hammer, what would be the best way?
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Thursday, April 23rd, 2015 AT 3:10 PM
Tiny
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My air hammer tool kit has an adapter that goes over the balljoint stud. Use a flat punch if you don't have the cup adapter.
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Friday, April 24th, 2015 AT 5:26 AM
Tiny
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Got it out. Heated it, used more PB on it, an hammered the hell out of it. Thanks.
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Friday, April 24th, 2015 AT 8:32 AM
Tiny
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Cool. Glad to hear it.
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Friday, April 24th, 2015 AT 10:29 AM

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