Upper and Lowerball joints

[mika]

I have to change the upper and lower ball joints, I have done all the reading I need to do and know how to do the job. The only question I need to know is, has any one ever done this job without the 21 piece ball joint press set? Is it possible to use heavy walled pipe and a big C-clamp? or is that just a waste of my time and just rent the proper tools?

Thanks guys, because once its up on blocks and half apart it's kind of hard to go rent the tools.

 

[seanpooh]

I think you are better off renting the 21 piece. You don't want to get under the truck and try your own tool and be SOL. Renting the tools is free (after returning them of course) and you will be glad you did.

 

[Gevans17]

I think you are better off renting the 21 piece. You don't want to get under the truck and try your own tool and be SOL. Renting the tools is free (after returning them of course) and you will be glad you did.

Borrow the tools from Auitozone. Strongly suggest you use an impact wrench for this job.

 

[bigytwotone]

i did it with out it no problem i didn't use a c clamp i used a vise and some pipe the only thing is takeing out the steering knuckle is a pain but it is very doable.

 

[rmsg0040]

air hammer and sockets can do it, i never tried it but in theory it seems like it would work