Say, Rob -- those /are/ nice pictures. They make a pretty convincing argument that a fellow could do the job himself! I'll check on the availability of those took kits, and see what our friendly online parts vendors are asking for the parts . . . and maybe just do this stupid job in the driveway and save a few bucks.
-- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR
Rob typed: > At 1/26/2007 07:09 PM,Paul Guzyk wrote: > > >> At worst case, take the steering knuckles off yourself then take them >> to someone (machine shop etc) with a press and have them press the >> old lower ball joints out and new ones in. >> >> -Paul > > Good pictures... I used to work at a front end shop changed hundreds > of ball joints. Our press was a 5 lb hammer, sockets to fit over the > ball joint and a couple of different length drifts. > > > > Rob > becida@comcast.net > |
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