I'm replacing all my tie rods and ball joints on both mine and my girlfriends car also gotta change her wheel bearings but what will I need to get the stock ball joints off?? they are riveted in arnt they??
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04-06-2009
I'm replacing all my tie rods and ball joints on both mine and my girlfriends car also gotta change her wheel bearings but what will I need to get the stock ball joints off?? they are riveted in arnt they??
04-06-2009
If they are riveted you can either drill or air chisel em out.most are riveted from the factory, aftermarkets are bolt on I believe.
04-06-2009
Originally Posted by WhiteDevil
Correct. If they are stock then they will be rivited on. You'll need a sharp drill bit and a corded drill for sure.
04-07-2009
i recently had to replace a ball joint....those rivets are a PITA plan on spending a good 20 mins drilling each of the 3 out haha it sucked bro
04-07-2009
What size bit were you using? I have an air chisel handy, probably try that first...
04-07-2009
I remember telling you i'd post back up with that info. This time I won't forget.
04-07-2009
i would use an air chisel... would be easier then drilling the rivets out
04-07-2009
is there anyway to beef up the tie rods and ball joints to kind of upgrade the suspension?
05-07-2009
I'm doing this job today. My Haynes says to use a 1/8" drill for a pilot hole, then a 1/2" drill to get the rivets out. All things considered, I'd use an air chisel (if I had one). I thought about a grinder, but I'd probably gouge the lca.
I went to the hardware store and bought metal bits, and a 18mm open end wrench for the nut, which I didn't have.
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