Here is how I press out my upper and lower ball joints. Is there a better way? I'd like to hear about it. And remember, If you love freedom you will subscribe!!!
Thanks for the video! I just did this job over the weekend and watched this video before I started to get a head start. Having finished the job, I learned a few things that I hope helps someone:
I ordered the ball press kit from the link supplied by @Poweredby8Racing from Amazon on a Monday and by Friday it still hadn’t shipped yet. I tried my luck with the rental tool from my local O’Reillys auto parts and it ended up working out great. I didn’t need the additional spacer that @Poweredby8Racing uses on the lower control arms in this video. It pressed out all the way with the basic kit. If you are doing this job and have a O’Reillys nearby, rent their press kit part #67045.
I did the lowers while they were on the car and attached to the suspension. That was easier than having them off as it was like I had an extra set of hands holding them steady. Note the car was on a lift, wouldn’t work as well on the ground or on jacks.
The tolerances must have been different on my lower arms than in this video. Mine were very tight. The old ball joints came out easily with an impact gun but getting them in was impossible. I ended up doing them by hand with a breaker bar and they slid right in. I couldn’t get them to go in straight with the impact gun. I wasted a lot of time trying. I’d recommend just doing it by hand.
I want to replace it with the ACDelco OEM but the problem is GM they don't sale the ( rear lower ) ball joints separate ..did you put the rear lower OEM if yes what's parts number ? Do they are all the same ??
These are the ones I purchase. All 4 lowers are the same, and all 4 uppers are the same. ACDelco Professional 45D2339 Front Lower Suspension Ball Joint www.amazon.com/dp/B000C9P13K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_4HN1AF6VSR8ZWV2Z7KCM?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
At 7:50 time I give both part numbers. There Ian only two part numbers. The uppers are all the same part numbers. The bottoms are all the same part numbers. Front and rear do not matter , only upper and lower.
@@Poweredby8Racing right, I'm just not sure which one goes in the rear. One is like $20 for 19329420. Then 19186956 is like $50-$70. Which one would I need x4 of? If that makes better sense. I really appreciate the help. Thanks!
@@Poweredby8Racing Thanks much! This was so helpful. Is there a type of grease or lube that you recommend for lightly coating the ball joint (like you used in the video)?
So I have gotten the ball joints out without issue and am good there. I am having one heck of a time pressing them in though. They just don’t want to go in straight at all. The last attempt chewed up the inside ring of the control arm and I am thinking I may have to enlist a shop to help out here.
Parts are on order. Hoping it goes smooth. TY for the video
Thanks for the video! I just did this job over the weekend and watched this video before I started to get a head start. Having finished the job, I learned a few things that I hope helps someone:
RockAuto had the ball joints in stock and were less expensive than Amazon. Quick delivery too.
I ordered the ball press kit from the link supplied by @Poweredby8Racing from Amazon on a Monday and by Friday it still hadn’t shipped yet. I tried my luck with the rental tool from my local O’Reillys auto parts and it ended up working out great. I didn’t need the additional spacer that @Poweredby8Racing uses on the lower control arms in this video. It pressed out all the way with the basic kit. If you are doing this job and have a O’Reillys nearby, rent their press kit part #67045.
I did the lowers while they were on the car and attached to the suspension. That was easier than having them off as it was like I had an extra set of hands holding them steady. Note the car was on a lift, wouldn’t work as well on the ground or on jacks.
Awesome thanks for the updates I’m sure other will use them!
The tolerances must have been different on my lower arms than in this video. Mine were very tight. The old ball joints came out easily with an impact gun but getting them in was impossible. I ended up doing them by hand with a breaker bar and they slid right in. I couldn’t get them to go in straight with the impact gun. I wasted a lot of time trying. I’d recommend just doing it by hand.
Nice job..very simple description
Thanks for watching!
Thanks, very helpful video!
Thank You
You’re welcome, let me know if there’s any other videos that would help!
Do you think those tools, (I would rent) will work for the bushings removal? Thanks
Not sure, sometimes rental kits are incomplete or different. So not sure.
Have to ask, why buy the same part that wore out? Upgrade to Moog with a zerk grease fitting and never worry about it again.
OEM work well and have many track miles on them. My main track is Sebring and it beats the heck out of everything.
Moog isn't an upgrade. But I'd wonder if you couldn't find the front uppers would mixing and matching be alright?
@@Poweredby8Racing thanks
Gotta do what you gotta do ya know…
saying Moog is an upgrade is hilarious....and cute.
I want to replace it with the ACDelco OEM but the problem is GM they don't sale the ( rear lower ) ball joints separate ..did you put the rear lower OEM if yes what's parts number ? Do they are all the same ??
These are the ones I purchase. All 4 lowers are the same, and all 4 uppers are the same.
ACDelco Professional 45D2339 Front Lower Suspension Ball Joint www.amazon.com/dp/B000C9P13K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_4HN1AF6VSR8ZWV2Z7KCM?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
@@Poweredby8Racing so 45D2339 for only 4 front and rear lower only ? What about the front and rear upper any parts number please ? Thank you
At 7:50 time I give both part numbers. There Ian only two part numbers. The uppers are all the same part numbers.
The bottoms are all the same part numbers. Front and rear do not matter , only upper and lower.
@@Poweredby8Racing 👍
Sorry, don’t have a pencil handy to write down the part numbers. Lol
Which part # was the same for front and rear?
Uppers and Lowers are the two part numbers. front or rear doesn't matter, must upper and lower.
@@Poweredby8Racing right, I'm just not sure which one goes in the rear. One is like $20 for 19329420.
Then 19186956 is like $50-$70. Which one would I need x4 of? If that makes better sense. I really appreciate the help. Thanks!
19186956 is the lower
19329420 is the upper
Amazon shows both in stock for me.
Is this a specific brand of master ball joint kit?
I purchased it from Amazon.
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N7CO50E/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
@@Poweredby8Racing Thanks much! This was so helpful. Is there a type of grease or lube that you recommend for lightly coating the ball joint (like you used in the video)?
Nah, not that I used or bought specifically for this, that was actually just a cutting oil I had laying around.
@@Poweredby8Racing Ok thanks!
So I have gotten the ball joints out without issue and am good there. I am having one heck of a time pressing them in though. They just don’t want to go in straight at all. The last attempt chewed up the inside ring of the control arm and I am thinking I may have to enlist a shop to help out here.