Trying to find a place that will press out the upper ball joint from the spindle/knuckle and press in a new one.

Called the Broadway Firestone, but I guess they don't do that type of work (and the guy was a complete jerk).

The cheap ball joint press (c-clamp) I bought from harbor freight doesn't fit.

 

Have you tried beating it out yet? Never done it to a Toyota, but on my little Honda Accord I was told I had to have a press, but all it took was 2 hits with a hammer and it popped right out. I just put a socket on top, hit the socket twice, and it popped out. The new one I bought had a snap ring and diddnt need to be pressed in, but I'd imagine putting in a factory one would be easy.


If you have to take it somewhere, try a Midas. I've taken drive shafts to them and they've pressed them out for me. Heck, if you stay and watch them do it, I bet they just beat it out with a BFH!

 

Yeah, I probably could beat it out... but not sure how I would get it back in.
From what I've read you need a 12 ton hydraulic shop press

There's a Midas close by, I'll try calling them later today.

 

Have you checked Autozone, Checker or Advance for tools?

I take my problematic mod issues to Tires Plus. I found them to be cheaper than Midas... but maybe that's just my area.

 

Hey Crux, did you resolve this?
I'm in Highlands Ranch and have both lower ball joints and idler arm that need repair.