Re: [FWDLK] ball joint removal

["Spencer Louthan" <slouthan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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> From: Spencer Louthan <slouthan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: Deane Allinson <deane.allinson@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>;
L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [FWDLK] ball joint removal
> Date: Monday, June 07, 1999 6:51 AM
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> 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