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 frozen ball joints
#727878
05/30/06 02:40 PM
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Joined: May 2004
Posts: 82
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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This is the first time I replaced the ball joints on my '95 T. I don't believe they've ever been replaced. I didn't expect it to be so difficult. I'm having a hard time getting them off. After hitting the BJ post with penetration fluid for 2 days, I again used the SST ball joint remover (like this one http://brandsplace.stores.yahoo.net/0246-otc7314a.html) and the pickle fork. Yet, I'm still unable to separate them. I torqued the ball joint remover to ~80lb/ft and I'm scared that I'll break it if I tighten it any more. I'm curious if anyone else had this issue. If so, what method works best? Can I heat the steering knuckle with a torch? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/evil.gif" alt="" />
*95 T100, 4WD, EXTCAB, SR5, 5spd, 2.5 mm bored throttle body, Kumho Venture MT, Bilstein HD, TRD SC, URD Performance Upgrade Kit, 2" body lift, TRD headers coming soon
*06 Toyota Rav4 269HP 4wd V6
Amsoil in all
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Re: frozen ball joints
[Re: wizardz]
#727879
05/30/06 10:28 PM
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Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 1,921
Body Damage is Cool
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How long did you whack at it with the pickle fork? I know mine took quite a bit... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
4xGeek (Chris) '97 T-100 4wd sr5-suto, 3" BL, 1.5" BJ spacers, 35" ProComp AT's, 4.88's, Bilsteins x 6, etc... No longer stuck in SoCal!! 
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Re: frozen ball joints
[Re: wizardz]
#727880
05/30/06 11:44 PM
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Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 378
Mudrunner
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Put the puller on, tighten it, then hit the steering knuckle with a sledge hammer. There is a flat spot on the knuckle where you should hit. They will come out after a few whacks.
97 T100, 32" BFG/AT, Warn hubs, stock height with Bilstein shocks, Optima battery
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Re: frozen ball joints
[Re: 4xGeek]
#727881
05/31/06 02:07 AM
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Joined: May 2004
Posts: 82
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I probably spent 10 min total using the pickle fork, over the past 3 days. That said, I've been using only a framing hammer. I'll try both of your suggestions. Thanks! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/evil.gif" alt="" />
*95 T100, 4WD, EXTCAB, SR5, 5spd, 2.5 mm bored throttle body, Kumho Venture MT, Bilstein HD, TRD SC, URD Performance Upgrade Kit, 2" body lift, TRD headers coming soon
*06 Toyota Rav4 269HP 4wd V6
Amsoil in all
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Re: frozen ball joints
[Re: wizardz]
#727882
05/31/06 08:06 AM
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Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 15,887
Toyota & Classifieds Moderator
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They *do* make a pickle fork attachment for air hammers. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Rent or borrow as needed.
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Re: frozen ball joints
[Re: wizardz]
#727883
05/31/06 06:23 PM
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Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 2,125
Body Damage is Cool
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That said, I've been using only a framing hammer. Yeah, that isn't going to do. You need a sledge; a three pounder does the trick nicely. Heating the knuckle is fine and may help also.
~Adam  96 T100: D44, lockers and stuff
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Re: frozen ball joints
[Re: adam]
#727884
05/31/06 07:46 PM
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Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 1,921
Body Damage is Cool
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I had to beat the snot out of it with my 22oz Estwing framing hammer... A 3lb sledge or the likes would probably be a lot easier. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
4xGeek (Chris) '97 T-100 4wd sr5-suto, 3" BL, 1.5" BJ spacers, 35" ProComp AT's, 4.88's, Bilsteins x 6, etc... No longer stuck in SoCal!!
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Re: frozen ball joints
[Re: 4xGeek]
#727885
06/01/06 03:13 AM
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Joined: May 2004
Posts: 82
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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3lb sledge is what it took. Thanks for your help guys! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/evil.gif" alt="" />
*95 T100, 4WD, EXTCAB, SR5, 5spd, 2.5 mm bored throttle body, Kumho Venture MT, Bilstein HD, TRD SC, URD Performance Upgrade Kit, 2" body lift, TRD headers coming soon
*06 Toyota Rav4 269HP 4wd V6
Amsoil in all
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