Upper ball joint

[4X4snowRunner]

How hard to pop the upper ball joint? I'm using Ball Joint Separator. http://www.toolsource.com/prod_images/71163.jpg

[corax]

not terribly difficult - if you use the "pickle fork" you will destroy the boot, which isn't a problem if you are replacing the whole thing anyway

I've always used a big 'ole hammer and smacked the knuckle on the side to get them to release (on the side of the bit that the ball joint goes into) - it "shocks" the metal and releases the press fit of the ball joint - if you're replacing though, might as well use the pickle fork

[4X4snowRunner]

Yes...I'm changing the ball joint its time to replace it. Why I'm doing this is I'm changing the wheel bearings on the front and the back. I will try that now...I will let you know after.

[4X4snowRunner]

Thanks corax....That technique works well :thumbup: