How to get ball joints out with no press

willscuatt · 11-20-2009, 01:11 PM

Ok had a ball joint or two go bad so now Im trying to remove them and I cant get them out and I have no access to a press or a torch any ideas need to work tonight and Im sans a jeep

Desert Rat · 11-20-2009, 01:32 PM

I don't know where your located, but if you have an Autozone in town, they loan specialty tools. Deposit is required (purchase price) and when you return the tool they refund you that. If you don't its basically a purchase (I still got the pickle fork I lost the reciept for years ago) You might try that. Good luck!

rivercrazy · 11-20-2009, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Desert Rat

I don't know where your located, but if you have an Autozone in town, they loan specialty tools. Deposit is required (purchase price) and when you return the tool they refund you that.

x2. I did mine 2 months ago and it wasn't easy even with the BJ press. I don't think there's a way to do it without, but it ends up being free to rent the tool.

P.S. When you do it with the press...remove the top BJ first. That way you can line up the tool to do the bottom (I had to learn the hard way).

Good Luck!

BBPeik · 11-20-2009, 04:35 PM

I just went to Harbor freight and bout one for like 40 dollars. It has been very handy, I use it for all kinds of stuff besides ball joints.
Brendan

halmotors · 11-20-2009, 04:39 PM

Tool rental programs are pretty much the best thing ever invented.

trs80 · 11-20-2009, 05:38 PM

Pickle fork, but that might be a major PITA.

Desert Rat · 11-20-2009, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by halmotors

Tool rental programs are pretty much the best thing ever invented.

They are, I probably own more than $8000 worth of tools, its the specialty tools that bite you in the ***. You buy tools based on the things you do on a regular basis and then out of no where, Bam! I don't have a tool for that, ask your co-workers, your buddies, next stop, rent. It's always worked for me.

alaskan · 11-20-2009, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Desert Rat

They are, I probably own more than $8000 worth of tools, its the specialty tools that bite you in the ***. You buy tools based on the things you do on a regular basis and then out of no where, Bam! I don't have a tool for that, ask your co-workers, your buddies, next stop, rent. It's always worked for me.

I agree, but I'm the guy that's always getting asked by my buddies and co-workers. But I guess that's bound to happen when you're the guy 12 ton press, blasting cabinet, cam bearing tool, leak down tester, etc.

To the OP, maybe ask in one of the regional forums and see of somebody can help you out if you don't have a part store rental available.

FrankZ · 11-20-2009, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by trs80

Pickle fork, but that might be a major PITA.

Care to give a detailed write up on the technique?

xj4life2 · 11-20-2009, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by FrankZ

Care to give a detailed write up on the technique?

X2 I'd love to hear how that works....

EndlessMtnFab · 11-20-2009, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by xj4life2

X2 I'd love to hear how that works....

Simple.

willscuatt · 11-20-2009, 11:30 PM

Ok thank you all so very much for the info. I kick myself in the arse for loaning my press set out in the first place and then never getting it back.So I borrowed a car went to autozone 185 bucks later I rented a press, so I did one lower in the dark with a flashlight did not know to remove upper first makes sense so now I know for tomorrow again thank you gentlemen

Fraser · 11-21-2009, 03:20 AM

ive found that the one advance auto carries has way more things w/ it. but i havent looked at the vatozone one in awhile

dirts4racin2 · 11-21-2009, 10:09 AM

give this link a try

http://www.fm2cd.com/97XJ/replacing_ball_joints.htm

11-20-2009, 01:11 PM	#1
willscuatt Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 118 My Photos 1992 Cherokee Year: 1992 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: AW-4 4-speed automatic Transfer Case: NP231 2.72:1 ratio Front Axle: Dana 30, High Pinion Rear Axle: Chrysler 8.25", c-clip	How to get ball joints out with no press Ok had a ball joint or two go bad so now Im trying to remove them and I cant get them out and I have no access to a press or a torch any ideas need to work tonight and Im sans a jeep

11-20-2009, 01:32 PM	#2
Desert Rat "Better N it was" Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Salt lake city, Utah Posts: 761 My Photos 1998 Cherokee Year: 1998 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: NP 231 Front Axle: Dana 30 Rear Axle: Chrysler 8.25 Tires: BFG 31/10.50/R15 Lift Specifications: 3" Skyjacker Misc Accessories: Swaybar disconnects, Rusty's 1" drop X-member and Rusty's sliders, & a wish list a mile long	I don't know where your located, but if you have an Autozone in town, they loan specialty tools. Deposit is required (purchase price) and when you return the tool they refund you that. If you don't its basically a purchase (I still got the pickle fork I lost the reciept for years ago) You might try that. Good luck! __________________ 1998 Sport, 3" Skyjacker lift, BFG 31-10.50-15's on steelies, quick discos I traded for a sub sandwich.Rustys rock sliders and 1" drop crossmember.

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BBPeik Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ramona,CA Posts: 63 My Photos 1991 Cherokee Year: 1991 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0	I just went to Harbor freight and bout one for like 40 dollars. It has been very handy, I use it for all kinds of stuff besides ball joints. Brendan

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willscuatt Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 118 My Photos 1992 Cherokee Year: 1992 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: AW-4 4-speed automatic Transfer Case: NP231 2.72:1 ratio Front Axle: Dana 30, High Pinion Rear Axle: Chrysler 8.25", c-clip	Ok thank you all so very much for the info. I kick myself in the arse for loaning my press set out in the first place and then never getting it back.So I borrowed a car went to autozone 185 bucks later I rented a press, so I did one lower in the dark with a flashlight did not know to remove upper first makes sense so now I know for tomorrow again thank you gentlemen

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Fraser Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Howell, MI Posts: 103 My Photos 2000 Cherokee Year: 2000 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: 231 Front Axle: HP 30 4.10 Rear Axle: 8.8 4.10 Tires: 31" A/T's Lift Specifications: 3" BDS Misc Accessories: homebrew bumpers, cherry bomb muffler	ive found that the one advance auto carries has way more things w/ it. but i havent looked at the vatozone one in awhile

11-21-2009, 10:09 AM	#14
dirts4racin2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cottage Grove, Oregon Posts: 25 My Photos 1988 Wagoneer Year: 1988 Model: Wagoneer Engine: 4.0 Front Axle: D30 Rear Axle: D35 Tires: 235-75-15 Lift Specifications: none yet	give this link a try http://www.fm2cd.com/97XJ/replacing_ball_joints.htm

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