How Hard is it to change ball joints? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tim123104 · 04-05-2007, 05:35 PM

I did a test fit of the new cleats (38.5x15x15 super swamper boggers) on my 72 blazer and found the left lower ball joint is shot. Just when you think your done spending money, something else comes up. Doesnt look that hard, just thought id ask for some info. Thanks

bouncytruck · 04-05-2007, 05:56 PM

It isn't too hard, mostly time consuming. You will either need to get a ball joint press or have them pressed out/in at a shop. You will also need a special socket to remove the hubs, but they are like $10.

I had a shop estimate it once on my '69 and they wanted over $700 for one side (upper & lower). I did the work myself in about a day. Pick up a Hanes manual and it shows you most of the process.

Jason915 · 04-06-2007, 05:04 PM

you just need a big hammer and know where to hit, I never use a press for ball joints. there are some special sockets you need, but other than that I just use a hammer to pund the old ones out then smack the new ones in.

04-05-2007, 05:35 PM	#1
tim123104 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bunnell, Florida Posts: 21	How Hard is it to change ball joints? I did a test fit of the new cleats (38.5x15x15 super swamper boggers) on my 72 blazer and found the left lower ball joint is shot. Just when you think your done spending money, something else comes up. Doesnt look that hard, just thought id ask for some info. Thanks Last edited by tim123104; 04-05-2007 at 06:04 PM.

04-05-2007, 05:56 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: How Hard is it to change ball joints? It isn't too hard, mostly time consuming. You will either need to get a ball joint press or have them pressed out/in at a shop. You will also need a special socket to remove the hubs, but they are like $10. I had a shop estimate it once on my '69 and they wanted over $700 for one side (upper & lower). I did the work myself in about a day. Pick up a Hanes manual and it shows you most of the process. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

04-06-2007, 05:04 PM	#3
Jason915 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 693	Re: How Hard is it to change ball joints? you just need a big hammer and know where to hit, I never use a press for ball joints. there are some special sockets you need, but other than that I just use a hammer to pund the old ones out then smack the new ones in. __________________ 1971 GMC K1500 SWB Fleetside, 4" skyjacker softride and, 14 Bolt FF, HD Dana 44 4.10's 1970 K5 TBI conversion lifted etc SOLD 1968 C20 camper truck SOLD “To ban guns because criminals use them is to tell the innocent and law-abiding that their rights and liberties depend not on their own conduct, but on the conduct of the guilty and the lawless.” Jeff Snyder



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