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Old 07-24-2012, 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by colincoon View Post
It's not much of a redneck method. I think every balljoint replacement I've seen has used a sledgehammer to knock them out.

The proper press makes short work of installing them, and no boot removal necessary. Not particularly practical for a single use, but if you're a shop doing these regularly it makes the job a million times easier.
Ahhh, the red neck part is not the hammer, but the innovative method the knuckle is held and supported.
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