I recently used this tutorial, but didn't do the actual pressing
myself. I went to my usual tire store and asked them to do it. I took
the knuckles in and happened to ask what they were going to charge,
wondering if it would be thirtyish or sixtyish. They said it would be
$150, and I told them that their shop rate would have to be $700 an
hour for that to make sense, and said that I could go buy a press at
Harbor Freight for $30 and left.

On the way to buy the press, I passed by another tire store that I
once used and asked what they would charge. The guy behind the counter
said that he'd get the machanic to do it on his own time at break. I
asked the mechanic how much. He asked if I was paying by cash or
charge, and I told him cash.

He did the job for $20. It pays to ask around.

Best,

Jim

On 11/3/07, Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hey Larry, try Paul's tutorial; its excellent.
>
> http://californiavan.com/frontend/80-84lowerballjoints/
>
> On Nov 3, 2007 2:29 PM, AAG - Larry Word <word_aag@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > How is this ball joint replaced
> >    -pressed in ONLY by hydraulic press/shop
> >    -manually....
> >
> > I've replaced all other parts to my suspension, including upper A-frame
> > bushing, myself w/o equipment so can I do this also?
> >
> > Pls. advise and THANKS....
> >
> > Larry
> > Ga.
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Jake
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> 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
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>