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Need Help Removing Upper Ball Joint 1995 Ram 1500 2wd

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Old May 2, 2010 | 09:28 AM
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Default Need Help Removing Upper Ball Joint 1995 Ram 1500 2wd
We have a 1995 ram 1500 2wd and we need new balljoints. Ball joint press is too small to fit on the upper ball joints to remove them so any suggestions on how to remove the upper ball joints on this truck?


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Old May 2, 2010 | 09:52 AM
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torch and a ball joint press.....rent a bigger one.


took ALOT of heat, pounding, and pressing, and mine finally budged....try map gas...this stuff does wonders
 
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no personal experience, but i've read that Advance Auto has the best ball joint press for rent.
 
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Ok thanks I will call them--I was shocked that ball joint press was too small. They said it was the one for the my truck.

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+1 on Advance

https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...placement.html
 
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Smile Thanks!!!
THank you to everyone!!!! Once side of the truck is done--ran of time on the other side. I could not have done this without your help!

Rick
 
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