Removing ball joints on GM 10-bolt

Removing ball joints on GM 10-bolt

Removing the very corroded ball joints on my ’83 K20 with the 10-bolt front axle.

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farmboy30117 says:

The right tools sure make it easier. Thanks!

bshultzrn says:

Great Video..well Done!!! Getting ready to do this on my ’73 Chevy 4×4.

farmboy30117 says:

You’re welcome

6030diesel says:

so to get the knuckle outa the axle, just unbolt the balljoints and hammer
it down? or is there something else to do? (not counting removing the axle
shaft and related steering components.)

6030diesel says:

@farmboy30117 ok and reinstalation is just as easy, just put a jack under
it and push it up, torque up the lower balljoint nut then the top one?

farmboy30117 says:

@foxdmulder That’s for sure!

farmboy30117 says:

@PissOnJapScrap You ain’t kidding. Best thing I ever bought for my shop was
my air compressor!

Dj Mussy says:

thanks for actually showing the whole process…so many idiots on youtube
that dont…

foxdmulder says:

At least it wasnt going to fall out

farmboy30117 says:

@6030diesel That’s all I did. Put the top ball joint nut on until the nut
and stud are even and hit it.

farmboy30117 says:

@6030diesel I didn’t use a jack. I used an impact wrench on the top nut to
snug it up then torqued both. Just don’t grease them before you install it
or they’ll turn when you tighten down. I found out the hard way on that!

tayb504 says:

yikes, some pb blaster a day before and that bottom joint would of popped
right out.

jasonmushersee says:

Could you have tapped on the c-clamp threaded bolt? I think my brother uses
his press with 20 ton bottle jack but your method works to. Nice video.

farmboy30117 says:

@jasonmushersee Yeah, I definately need a press… and a better impact
wrench

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