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Date:         Wed, 22 Mar 2006 22:49:22 -0600
Reply-To:     Andy Stalick <andystalick@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Andy Stalick <andystalick@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      removing stuck upper ball joints: any tips?
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I was able to remove and replace the driver's side upper ball joint using a pickle fork, no problem.

The passenger's side is proving to be a very tough customer! I've tried a liberal dose of WD40, serious hammering with a small and larger hammer and the pickle fork, and heating with a propane torch. It won't budge! The stamped metal piece that sits above it is starting to get a little chewed up with my attacks.

Anybody got any good tips on getting this thing unstuck? Is there some sort of a special tool I don't have that will pop this thing right out?

Thanks, AS


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