Anyone got a good tech write up on changing ball joints?

[Camarogenius]

Actually, I was thinking about new wheel bearings while I had it torn apart.
BTW: 69 Oiler, Thanks for all the copy and paste!!!

i would reccomend using the tool i have done it the hammer way and dont reccomend it if you can easily line up a tool. i accidently wacked the inner fender on my old bronco with a hammer, it didnt do any damage but made me more aware of some bad potential. its not really a complicated job it can just take some muscle to do.

if your truck isent 4 wheel you might be able to pull the joints without removing the spindle (which can be a royal pain by itself) if you have room behind the knuckle to do so. if it was 4 wheel there would be no way, the axle shaft would be in the way.

 

[Agnem]

It was a bear to get off the spindle... I think Mel meant to say start hitting everything with a hammer a few days in advance

I've since obtained one of those spindle removal tools, but have yet to try it out. I will soon when I get around to doing the 8 lug conversion on the Bronco. From what Rob has said, it will be exciting to see it come off that easy.

 

[85IDI]

What is the name of the tool that helps you get the spindle off?

 

[BROWNIEBOY525]

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00996398000P?vName=Tools&cName=MechanicsTools&sName=Automotive%20Specialty%20Tools&psid=FROOGLE01&sid=IDx20070921x00003a

 

[BROWNIEBOY525]

http://www.autozone.com/in_our_stores/loan_a_tool/wheel_axle/spindle_puller.htm heres the autozone part number i think it works for are trucks not sure though

 

[subway]

i didnt even know they existed, i think one will be landing in my tool box very soon. i hate wreastling with those @$#& spindles.

 

[85IDI]

Thanks much i'll give that a try

 

[85IDI]

Ended up not needing the tool. Went home and hit it with the hammer three more times and it just fell out. I had soaked in it penetrating oil from wednesday to friday. I'm sure that helped.