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john68c10 · 03-22-2021, 04:40 PM

Okay, I got one to break free...here's how I did it.

I placed the jack under the lower a-arm and lifted until the truck body and frame began to move...so that the spring was compressed...

Then, I pounded in the pickle fork fully and left it there.

I then let the jack down slowly...and POP !

Thank You so much guys...I wouldn't have gotten this far without you. I'm quitting for the day on that victory note before I get into more trouble...

03-22-2021, 04:40 PM	#10
john68c10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cookeville, TN Posts: 53	Re: Getting Ball Joints to Release (what am I missing ?) Okay, I got one to break free...here's how I did it. I placed the jack under the lower a-arm and lifted until the truck body and frame began to move...so that the spring was compressed... Then, I pounded in the pickle fork fully and left it there. I then let the jack down slowly...and POP ! Thank You so much guys...I wouldn't have gotten this far without you. I'm quitting for the day on that victory note before I get into more trouble...