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Hi Guys,
My names Sally and I need some help on how to remove the top ball joint that connects to the top suspension arm thingy, mine look like there blind rivets do you grind them off, them again what holds the new ball joints on.
Any help appreciated.
Sally
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Split the ball joint from the stub axle, do this by removing split pin, backing of nut but dont take off, supporting lower wishbone with jack, use a ball joint splitter, which looks like a fork, pplace forkbetwwen top of stub axle and rubber boot on ball
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Hi Mr Itsmint,
What you say sounds interesting but when I recently purchased the 1939 Plymouth it came with a HK Holden front end out of a ute as its now going into the Plymouth, I have the front end apart but just need to replace the balljoints so I can
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Hi Sally
The new ball joint's should have come with bolts to attach it to control arm,they dont supply rivetts.
if it ain't broke we can improve it.
Cheers Steve
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hi, the description of removal and installation was provided to address your question which was hq upper ball joint, i read it as that ie a upper ball joint fitted to a hq holden.
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Who cares which model all I know is now I have to buy 2 new top ball joints to fet the rivets.
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Obviously YOU CARE which model you are quoting, because YOU will have to purchase the Correct ball joints for what is fitted!
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Sally like Vz said you should have got new bolts and nuts to go with the ball joints. If not go back to the shop and ask for them.
If they won't go along with you, buy new ones from any fasteners supplier. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES USE MILD STEEL BOLTS OR N
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Hi Guys,
Yep I know what your getting at I'm not a complete bimbo I did get my trade qualifications as a boiler maker 25 years ago but latter I went into the health line of work but car stuff is new to me, grade 8 hi tensile bolts are the boys I'm after
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Well Sally, your the gal for me, cause I need some chassis repairs and you being a boiler maker could make my rusty old hol a princess. So you good with the mig?
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Hello Mr Ripa,
No not the best at welding anymore I hadn't welded for 12 years before taking on this project, Yes handy with a Mig yes but I'm not currently ticketed to weld chassis's. Your best bet would be to take it to a chassis specialist.
Regards
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