Date:         Wed, 4 Jun 2003 13:42:21 -0400
Reply-To:     Jeff Stewart <fonman4277@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         Jeff Stewart <fonman4277@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Ball joints
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You'll need a air hammer to get the top ones out.  The are compressed
in but the
bolt but it won't come out without a air hammer or by using a puller of

Nah, I did mine two weeks ago, pickle fork and a few whacks and they popped right out, no problem. Took about 1/2 hour for each side. Now, this was only the uppers, can't speak yet as to how tough the lower ones are.   Jeff

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