ball joints

[b00stinGTX]

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??

 

[WhiteDevil]

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.

 

[TDCRacing]

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.

Correct. If they are stock then they will be rivited on. You'll need a sharp drill bit and a corded drill for sure.

 

[gotboost3]

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

 

[Iron Indian]

What size bit were you using? I have an air chisel handy, probably try that first...

 

[TDCRacing]

What size bit were you using? I have an air chisel handy, probably try that first...

I remember telling you i'd post back up with that info. This time I won't forget.

 

[2000GTP]

i would use an air chisel... would be easier then drilling the rivets out

 

[Quicklynx]

is there anyway to beef up the tie rods and ball joints to kind of upgrade the suspension?

 

[nlinesk8s]

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.

I remember telling you i'd post back up with that info. This time I won't forget.