GM Lower Ball Joint Removal

Pressing out a lower ball joint from GM control arm.
Chevelle, Nova, Camaro, Firebird, Impala, C10 truck, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Cadillac, Buick, Chevrolet.

[@Scott-ij4tg]

I just hammered mine out with a 1lb sledge. Took about 3 or 4 hits. Piece of cake. No special tool required for removal, but I did need that to install the new one.

[@patton9696]

The best use of “awe shit” I’ve heard in a while

[@conradvillegas6818]

Helped me out .....thankz for the knowledge

[@Mr_TimeMachine_Too]

Very helpful video!

[@realize187gamehead5]

One of The best ball joint removal video's on KZbin ..#THANKS MAN

[@brantleyemmitt2098]

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[@roccomichael8577]

@Brantley Emmitt yea, have been watching on InstaFlixxer for months myself =)

[@briankoncyk3379]

Awesome job! I gotta get one of those. So much easier! Thanks for sharing!

[@gregs_garage]

this one was rented and all bent out of shape. would be worth buying one or at least renting a newer one.

[@truezap4172]

Thanks!!!!!!! the only one that showed me how to do it

[@gregs_garage]

thanks that's a great compliment and why I make these videos to show how its really done and how hard it is sometimes.

[@enriquethegreat7847]

I wished I watched this before I hammer out mines. Will try it on the other side thanks!

[@gregs_garage]

Good luck. They are tight

[@jeffpolsene680]

Interesting video, even if you did use the balljoint press completely backwards. I guess it works. But it would probably have been easier if you used the tool in the correct way. Oh well, nice video either way.

[@gregs_garage]

it's backwards?

[@briand6671]

@@gregs_garage How can you use it backwards? I Just removed a ball joint from the same type control arm with the same kit and it worked just as well as when you did it. I think I even had the same shirt on. Thanks for doing the video!

[@gregs_garage]

@@briand6671 I hate ball joints. Anyway I still have that coat and will wear it until it falls off.

[@pablowolf1127]

I was watching and thinking the same thing lol how did it work lmao

[@Aint_no_senators_son]

The way he did it is exactly the way the directions with my kit show it. Maybe YOU did it backwards?

[@MrTzamora1]

Thanks

[@scottintexas3782]

Covering may be a little paranoid but it's better than a metal slug to the shin/body!!!

[@gregs_garage]

That's what I was thinking. So much force on that Chinese metal you never know. I'd rather have it slow down a bit first.

[@Mr_TimeMachine_Too]

Any tips for the bushings on the control arms? Removal and replacement. Maybe just a socket and bench vice?

[@gregs_garage]

those are tough. I took them to a shop and they used a big press to get the old ones out and put new MOOG ones in.

[@Mr_TimeMachine_Too]

Greg's Garage Thank you, I’m also thinking about using MOOG. Thanks again!

[@TheseBygones]

How do you install ball joints???

[@dustinbowen6411]

You can do it on the truck with a sledge hammer as easily or possibly easier. Just don't hit your fender!

[@craythonthabomb6240]

I do it with a hammer 🎉

[@808chevykev]

👍👍👊✌

[@EASTLOSFINEST.]

Do I have to repmove the tubular to replace the ball joint?

[@gregs_garage]

The control arm? No, just easier and I replaced the bushings also

[@MrShenron89]

This doesn't work very well for a 99-06 2WD sierra/silverados :( they got a wierd ball joint. The Z71 and 4x4 are fine but the 2WD are not unfortunately.

[@gregs_garage]

Good point. Love the 4wd and normal cars 4x4 and others

[@gotchriss]

Dude, volume!!

[@joeross6523]

Put the tool in a vice.

[@suewatson1912]

Try doing it while it's still on the truck.

[@gregs_garage]

no thanks.

[@kevinflanagan5537]

Yep. alot easier

[@daryllect6659]

Amateurs are sure fun to watch.

[@gregs_garage]

Show us how the pros do it Daryl!