The only practical way to remove those ball joints is to use the special
socket that was made for it. there were 3 different sizes used on Mopar
cars (3\4 inch drive) and these sockets are still available from Snap-on
tools for about $40. Or if U could find a dealership who has the correct
one perhaps just take the control arms to them to do it.
S.LOUTHAN 61' NEWPORT
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> From: Deane Allinson <deane.allinson@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [FWDLK] ball joint removal
> Date: Monday, June 07, 1999 5:24 AM
>
> Can any one give me an alternative to the dealer tool that is used
> to remove the ball joints on a '60 model? The joint screws in and
> out.? It has 4 flats about 1/8" tall and 1 7/8" apart. The dealer tool
> is a big socket, but regular hex type will not fit.? I even tried a pipe
> wrench (briefly).
> On another note, while I'm working on the front end I'm removing
> and painting stuff. The only part underneath the car with out rust
> is the torsion bar. It's amazing when I wiped off the dirt and grease,
> It looks almost new. You can tell from the drip marks that the part
> was dip painted. It looks like the same finish that you see on old
> woodworkers hand planes. Too bad that more parts weren't protected
> this way.
> Deane
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