On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 8:32 PM, JRodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote:
> One thing that caught my attention is a ball joint/u-joint/C-frame press
> service kit. I have an up-coming ball joint replacement to do on my blue
> 88 GL, and I'm curious about this. I've been told the lower ball joint
> can only be pressed out on a press, and the new one installed likewise.
> But - I do wonder..... �it's item 38335 for $59.99 if anyone wants to
> take a look.
>
> Opinions anyone?

Well, I tried pressing out the lower ball joints from my syncro with a
12 ton shop press. They didn't budge, but I didn't try "real hard"
i.e. using a torch or hammer to get them out.

I ended up just taking them with the new ball joints to a local shop
where they pressed out the old ones in a jiffy with their 40 ton
press, and pressed in the new ones. Sandblasted the ball joint
carriers for me too.