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Jun 30, 2017 | 12:36 PM

johnsonjf

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Ball joint help

Good Afternoon,

im replacing the ball joints on my 04 Excursion, 4x4. Below is a picture of my problem, anybody have a suggestion on how to resolve this problem.

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ive been pounding on it, hitting the sides and top with a hammer, put some penetrating oil on to see if that helps. This is the driver's side.

Thanks,
jeff

Jun 30, 2017 | 12:56 PM

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You need to hit it with some heat. Or, put the castle nut back on it and try and hit that, though I doubt you'll have enough room to really swing it. Can also try hitting the the section just below the threads... if you smack that really hard, you'll probably shock it and it will pop right out.

Heat and brute force... GL!

Oh, a pickle fork might work to put some leverage down on it while you hit it from the top or side... not sure if there is going to be one wide enough... something to consider though.

Jun 30, 2017 | 01:24 PM

thor363

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Ball joint press (and some heat with Kroil if needed). Rent the large kit if you don't have one already (or buy it). Thor says, also buy a larger Hammer!

Jun 30, 2017 | 01:33 PM

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If you have an air compressor, an air hammer would probably do it also...

Let us know what ends up doing the trick.

Jun 30, 2017 | 01:40 PM

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Heat! And a pickle fork, I wouldn't hit it with a hammer when its hot from fear of bending the ear.

Jun 30, 2017 | 02:04 PM

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Well it currently has a fork driven into it with a lot of pressure. I had to run the boy to the dentist so it is sitting there for about a couple of hours under pressure. When I get home, if it still hasn't broken loose I'll heat it up with the propane torch, don't want to put the oxyacetylene on it just yet, hoping the lower heat will do it, if not I'll break out the big boy.

I'll keep y'all posted as to what finally works.

thanks,
jeff

Jun 30, 2017 | 04:17 PM

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Ok, it is out. Heated it up with a propane torch then hammered the crap out of it on top. Not concerned about the threads as a new one will be going on shortly.

Thanks for all the recommendations and advice.

thanks,
jeff