<VV> lower ball joints

[J R Read]

If you live East of the Mississippi River, there is likely an Advance auto 
somewhat near you.  They will "rent" you several specialized tools 
(including the ball joint tool) for the price of the tool.  When you return 
it in good condition you get your money back, so the "rental" is free.

Later, JR


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <gswiatowy at rochester.rr.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 6:11 AM
Subject: Re: <VV> lower ball joints


>I have removed lower ball joints by heating the control arm around the ball 
>joint and driving it out with an air chisel.
> But now I have one of those ball joint "C" clamps for installation and 
> removal.
> Works real well.
>
> If you drive the old ball joint out with an air chisel, how do you get the 
> new one in without using heat?
> Now you run te risk of both burning your self, and ruining the ball joint.
> any places will rent you a "C" press, including some auto parts stores.
>
> Gary Swiatowy
>