I have just gone to replace a front ball joint in our 2008 Bullitt. My ball joint replacement tool kit is a basic “G clamp style” and has been unable to press the OE ball joint out. I have the arm out of the car, so I have an excellent visual on alignment of the tool. I have noticed that the original ball joint is “roll crimped” in place after the joint is pressed home. This is no doubt contributing to the retention and high loadings to remove it that are beyond my kit.
I’m looking for any comment that any of you may have. Did you experience this issue? Does the crimping require die grinding to remove any “spring back” once the old joint was removed?
I have access to a hydraulic press at a friend’s workshop and will head over there, but I wanted to get some advice first. Many thanks!
I’m looking for any comment that any of you may have. Did you experience this issue? Does the crimping require die grinding to remove any “spring back” once the old joint was removed?
I have access to a hydraulic press at a friend’s workshop and will head over there, but I wanted to get some advice first. Many thanks!