zeitgeist57 Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 I have a pair of spindles for a 1995 Ford F150 that I'm putting on my '82 with the lowered I-beams I got. Does anyone have even a Harbor Freight (or better) press that I can swap out new balljoints and possibly inner bearings if necessary? Will pay the cheapest amt of $$$ or beer/pizza you require for the job. I'll be there, of course. Thanks, CR :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bastard Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 I have one that you use a wrench on to press the ball joints in. It's a little bent so it can be a pain sometimes, but your welcome to use it if you need to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 I have a 12 ton Harbor Freight press I can bring to you saturday at C&C if you think it will work. You can borrow it as long as you need, free of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted April 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 http://www.harborfreight.com/12-ton-shop-press-33497.html Like this, Mitch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 this one http://www.harborfreight.com/12-ton-a-frame-industrial-heavy-duty-floor-shop-press-1667.html CR's pretty cool. Where else can you ask to borrow a tool at midnight on a saturday, have an offer in less than an hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mensan Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 http://www.ehow.com/video_2327952_use-upper-lower-ball-joints.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted April 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 this one http://www.harborfreight.com/12-ton-a-frame-industrial-heavy-duty-floor-shop-press-1667.html CR's pretty cool. Where else can you ask to borrow a tool at midnight on a saturday, have an offer in less than an hour. Was thinking of that myself last night when I went to bed. :nod: I'm your huckleberry. Thanks for the offer...let me know when you're coming to C&C and I'll happily grab it from you. http://www.ehow.com/video_2327952_use-upper-lower-ball-joints.html WRONG, ELI... The spindles are already removed from the I-beam...in this MY, the balljoints (upper and lower) are pressed into the spindle, not the arm. It's the PO with the pickle fork that damaged the balljoints in the first place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mensan Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 The spindles are already removed from the I-beam...in this MY, the balljoints (upper and lower) are pressed into the spindle, not the arm. It's the PO with the pickle fork that damaged the balljoints in the first place! Then you did it wrong. Pickle forks almost always ruin ball joints. Remove ball joints from the spindle first, while on the car, then the rest of the suspension from the truck. A pickle fork is hat you use to remove ball joints from spindles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Sure you don't want something like this? http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/steering/ball-joint-service-kit-for-2wd-and-4wd-vehicles-4065.html I've done ball joints on older Fords where they are pressed into the spindle with a very similar tool, but it's easier with the bigger ball joint tool set for trucks you'd get from a tool company like OTC. Not very cost effective. Sorry I don't personally own these tools, they are typically shop tools that I've never had to buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Then you did it wrong. Pickle forks almost always ruin ball joints. Remove ball joints from the spindle first, while on the car, then the rest of the suspension from the truck. A pickle fork is hat you use to remove ball joints from spindles. Not sure that you're picturing Clay's project. Notice the direction of the ball joint in the picture. http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y36/twizzler09/camberbushing.jpg The ball joints press into the spindle on an I-beam truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeesammy Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Just as a reference so whoever reading this knows, AutoZone does rent out a kit similar to the link Cordell posted for "free." You basically put a deposit down on it (equal to the retail price with tax and all), and when you bring the kit back you get every penny of the money back. Not many people know about it, but it is a great thing to take advantage of honestly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 I have the OTC kit that does those. Did them on a older for econoline van which I think is the same as your truck. I don't think you live near pickerington though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mensan Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Not sure that you're picturing Clay's project. Notice the direction of the ball joint in the picture. http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y36/twizzler09/camberbushing.jpg The ball joints press into the spindle on an I-beam truck. Oh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergwheel1647545492 Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 autozone or advance will have a tool that you can borrow that you will use an impact with. That is what i used on the prelude when i did the ball joints on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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