64 savoy lower ball joint replacement

[jj426savoy]

Can you guys shed some light on a lower ball joint replacement.....it's a 64 plymouth.....im pretty handy but never tackled one of these.....should I try it or leave it to a professional......i have the part.......it's the drivers side......wheels got some slop........thx

 

[DODGER]

Not a Big Deal,

http://www.moparmusclemagazine.com/...p_0402_rebuilding_front_suspensions_with_pst/

 

[Funship32]

You can probably do it but I would strongly recomment one of these:


http://www.amazon.com/KD-Tool-Universal-Joint-Separator/dp/B003YVWHOE

I purchased one years ago and it has come in handy on everything from ball joints to tie rods.

 

[Longroof]

Do yourself a favor and replace both passenger side and drivers side at the same time. I would also be looking hard at all the rest of the bushings and upper ball joints too. With front suspension components I have found when one is worn out others are not far behind.

 

[super-bee_ski]

You can probably do it but I would strongly recomment one of these:

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http://www.amazon.com/KD-Tool-Universal-Joint-Separator/dp/B003YVWHOE

I purchased one years ago and it has come in handy on everything from ball joints to tie rods.

I bought one...