quote:Originally posted by Johnny Woods:
BD,
Once it's off you will be able to asses the condition of the ball joint further - it should not be loose. Assuming it's in good condition you will have to refinish the arm with the ball joint still in place. I dont think it's possible to remove the ball joint from the arm without grinding the top off it. Strip the paint and rust off without using a sand blaster and wet paint the top arm (powder coating ovens get too hot for ball joints!) You would be wise to powder coat the bottom arm because it gets hit by stones from the front wheel.
If you solder a piece of 3/16" brake pipe into the threaded end of a grease nipple and then flatten the end you will be able to stick it down the side of the rubber boot and fill it with grease.
If you need to replace the wheel bearings dont do anything until you have asked the forum, there is lots to know!
Johnny
Hi Johnny,
Is there a correct method for replacing the ball joints on the upper rear arms? You mention "grinding the top off". Is that how it is done? Then do you press it out?
I want to change mine with new ones and don't want to damage the arms doing, so any advice will be appreciated.
Thanks