OMG! Three hours and I can't press the damn Ball joints back in with C-Clamp! HELP!

[Spokanedad]

Okay all,

This is ridiculous. I have the upper ball joint pressed in as far as the head of the Bjoint flush with top of knuckle cylinder. I have a a breaker bar and can't move it anymore.

I have the car half in the garage because it was raining and need some 911 here. I have gone through all of the threads pertaining to 1st gen ball joint. I would whack it but I don't want to stress the joint going in...

Any suggestions would be appreciated...

 

[BrooklynBay]

What kind of tool are you using (Harbor Freight ball joint C frame press or another tool)?

 

[Maniak]

I have found rhat Putting the ball joint in the freezer will help get it in there.

~Mark

 

[Spokanedad]

I forgot to put the joints in the freezer-Damit!....I will put the other three int there now...A couple hours do it? I think I will try to hammer the stuck one in with some pipe and a BFH...

Thanks for the reminder on the freezer..I will go do it now...

 

[BrooklynBay]

This tool set is recommended: http://www.explorerforum.com/reviewpost/showproduct.php/product/293/cat/19

 

[Spokanedad]

This tool set is recommended: http://www.explorerforum.com/reviewpost/showproduct.php/product/293/cat/19

I am actually using that press right now...

 

[nitro71]

Did you get it in? If not I could come over and give you a hand. I'm in Spokane myself.