Thanks for the replies.
I found it and a ball joint "lifter" online from www.pennautotools.com.
They have low prices and fast shipping.
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| Author: | sixty4dartgt [ Mon Jun 27, 2005 5:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Upper ball joint |
I want to replace the ball joints in the upper control arms. I have a '64 Dart, but this is from a '73 (I'm converting to disc). I believe this is threaded. My 67 shop manual shows a tool and has a torque setttng. Does anyone know where I can get this tool or a socket? Napa and Autozone do not have it. I guess I could use a pipe wrench, but I won't be able to torque it back on. Thanks |
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| Author: | Guest [ Mon Jun 27, 2005 7:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Ball Joint Socket |
I would try espo Springs and things - their catalog shows a 1/2 inch drive ball joint socket for 30 bucks. I also believe Snap On still sells the Ball Joint Sockets, those are 3/4 inch drive and won't let you down if you like to brag about how expensive your tools are. I found a used one on ebay. For a 60-72 the square socket is 1 and 13/16 inches. For a 73 (and up) it is the 1 7/8 inch size. You might try a tool rental place if you just need it for this one job. |
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| Author: | Craig [ Mon Jun 27, 2005 8:07 pm ] |
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I went to a local tire/alignment shop and had them order me the ball joint socket out of a tool/supply catalog they had. It was less than $25 for the socket. It needs a 3/4" drive wrench. That was the cheapest place I could find it. Napa and Snap-on get huge profits from reselling these tools. |
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| Author: | slafolle [ Wed Jun 29, 2005 5:05 pm ] |
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I have a socket, I'm in Alameda (near Oakland) so if you're in the neighborhood feel free to drop by. I think it's the 1 13/16 socket because I had to grind the ball joints a little bit to get the socket on. Whatever you do, I would recommend soaking the joint with PB Blaster or some other penetrant; the ball joint wants to take the threads with it when it comes out. My email is slafolle (at) gmail.com. Cheers Steve [/img] |
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| Author: | LASwinger70 [ Wed Jun 29, 2005 5:24 pm ] |
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Sears online carries it now. SK Handtools. http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/search.d ... utton=find |
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| Author: | sixty4dartgt [ Thu Jun 30, 2005 7:39 pm ] |
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Thanks for the replies. I found it and a ball joint "lifter" online from www.pennautotools.com. They have low prices and fast shipping.
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