ball joint install....HELP

NRM · 06-13-2005, 11:06 AM

ok, i've searched the board for a while before starting this install so get as much info. on it beforehand. i just started taking everything apart and i've got the bolts hammered out of the ball joint but i can't get the ball joint to disconnect from the upper a-arm. are they supposed to just come apart after the bolts are out? i don't think i'm missing anything. but please lemme know what else i need to do. thanks in advance.

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mt_goat · 06-13-2005, 11:24 AM

Should just come right apart, is there a lot of rust?

jimbo74 · 06-13-2005, 11:25 AM

hit it with a hammer... watch out though, unless the suspension has been unloaded they are under extreme pressure and the jolt could potentially knock your vehicle off of the jackstands you have it on.....

snap-on, matco, mac all have tools to do this....

harbor frieght has one too, the HF one costs like $8

dwh91102 · 06-13-2005, 11:26 AM

bfh and a ball joint speparator

mt_goat · 06-13-2005, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimabena74

hit it with a hammer... watch out though, unless the suspension has been unloaded they are under extreme pressure and the jolt could potentially knock your vehicle off of the jackstands you have it on.....

snap-on, matco, mac all have tools to do this....

harbor frieght has one too, the HF one costs like $8

Yeah I was going to say back off the t-bar adjustment to unload the spring force.

NRM · 06-13-2005, 09:04 PM

i got it off fine...just put something between the upper bumpstop and the upper a-arm like other people have done. the install is all done now, except i've gotta go pick up a few more washers so the shocks don't limit the down-travel. i'll post pics soon.

NRM · 06-13-2005, 09:20 PM

thanks to phil (strapp22) at toyota of dallas. i stopped by and picked up the spacers in person and it was a pleasure doing business with them. i'm sure to go back to them in the future when i have more money for mods.

Yamaha+Toyota=Fun · 06-13-2005, 09:28 PM

Your pics arnt working for me.

jimbo74 · 06-13-2005, 09:42 PM

me niether

NRM · 06-13-2005, 09:55 PM

yah i'm not sure whats going on with my pictures. i'm workin on it

Bumpin' Yota · 06-14-2005, 06:06 AM

they are working now!

I'm pretty sure my BJs are shot so if Im swapping them, I may as well get spacers - IF they have a good benefit on the ride... So how do you like the BJ spacers?

NRM · 06-14-2005, 05:09 PM

well i've only had them in a day and i havn't gotten my shocks adjusted yet so that they won't limit my downward travel, but i like the stance of my truck now. the spacers are quality and the install wasn't too bad, shaving the a-arms took a little time but overall pretty easy. i think i'm gonna hit the trails again this next weekend so i'll let ya know how it does offroad now

06-13-2005, 11:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
mt_goat Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Oklahoma State Posts: 8,863	Should just come right apart, is there a lot of rust? __________________ ~Dale~ 93 4X4 ext-cab, auto, SR5, 3.4 V6, supercharged, 2.1" pulley, URD fuel mods, Aquamist WI, IPT valve body mod, dual cases, 4" superlift front, Alcan springs rear, 33 BFG MT, ARB locked front & rear, 5.29 US Gears, RB 1" Body Lift, 1.5" ball joint spacers, manual hubs, TJM T-17, Warn m8000.

06-13-2005, 09:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
NRM Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 271	i got it off fine...just put something between the upper bumpstop and the upper a-arm like other people have done. the install is all done now, except i've gotta go pick up a few more washers so the shocks don't limit the down-travel. i'll post pics soon. __________________ Nate 1995 4Runner sr5 V6 4WD auto: 32" BFG A/T's on black rock crawlers, 4.88's, jardine exhaust, OME 900 coils, BJ spacers, procomp shocks and steering stabilizer, aisin manual hubs. My 4Runner

06-13-2005, 09:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
NRM Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 271	thanks to phil (strapp22) at toyota of dallas. i stopped by and picked up the spacers in person and it was a pleasure doing business with them. i'm sure to go back to them in the future when i have more money for mods. __________________ Nate 1995 4Runner sr5 V6 4WD auto: 32" BFG A/T's on black rock crawlers, 4.88's, jardine exhaust, OME 900 coils, BJ spacers, procomp shocks and steering stabilizer, aisin manual hubs. My 4Runner Last edited by NRM; 06-13-2005 at 09:55 PM.

06-13-2005, 09:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
Yamaha+Toyota=Fun Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bellingham, Washington and Ketchikan, Alaska Posts: 1,081	Your pics arnt working for me. __________________ 92 pickup... sold 90 integra- b18b turbo, intercooled, 10 lbs of boost, 240 whp... blown up 79 2wd yota pickup

06-13-2005, 09:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
NRM Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 271	yah i'm not sure whats going on with my pictures. i'm workin on it __________________ Nate 1995 4Runner sr5 V6 4WD auto: 32" BFG A/T's on black rock crawlers, 4.88's, jardine exhaust, OME 900 coils, BJ spacers, procomp shocks and steering stabilizer, aisin manual hubs. My 4Runner

06-13-2005, 11:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
jimbo74 Banned Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nor*Cal Posts: 6,582	hit it with a hammer... watch out though, unless the suspension has been unloaded they are under extreme pressure and the jolt could potentially knock your vehicle off of the jackstands you have it on..... snap-on, matco, mac all have tools to do this.... harbor frieght has one too, the HF one costs like $8

06-13-2005, 09:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
jimbo74 Banned Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nor*Cal Posts: 6,582	me niether

06-14-2005, 06:06 AM	#11 (permalink)
Bumpin' Yota Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 3,639	they are working now! I'm pretty sure my BJs are shot so if Im swapping them, I may as well get spacers - IF they have a good benefit on the ride... So how do you like the BJ spacers? __________________ 3vze, 4x4, sr5, 90, auto, LSD 2x dB Drag World Finalist 2003 Nopi Nat. Street B champ 2004 SBN Street C champ 2004 SBN Advncd NW Champ 2004 Former WR Holder in NW. SPL: 159.8db @ 42hz In loving memory of Jamie Riggs 5/15/85 - 10/8/04

06-14-2005, 05:09 PM	#12 (permalink)
NRM Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 271	well i've only had them in a day and i havn't gotten my shocks adjusted yet so that they won't limit my downward travel, but i like the stance of my truck now. the spacers are quality and the install wasn't too bad, shaving the a-arms took a little time but overall pretty easy. i think i'm gonna hit the trails again this next weekend so i'll let ya know how it does offroad now __________________ Nate 1995 4Runner sr5 V6 4WD auto: 32" BFG A/T's on black rock crawlers, 4.88's, jardine exhaust, OME 900 coils, BJ spacers, procomp shocks and steering stabilizer, aisin manual hubs. My 4Runner

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