Spindle stuck on lower ball joint

[greenmonster99]

I am trying to replace my lower ball joints on the mountie and my spindle is pretty much stuck on LBJ. I tried beating the hell out of it no luck, used PB pentrent still no luck. Any suggestion on removing this stubborn thing?

 

[DeRocha]

Did you see the video on removing a Lower Ball joint?

If you're changing the lower ball joint you can also use a pickle fork to force the ball joint to separate.

 

[MountaineerGreen]

Put the nut on the end of the LBJ, raise the truck enough to get some swing on it, use a big hammer. Knock it upwards, the down pressure from the torsion bar should hold the lower control arm. A a mini sledge would work great.

 

[gijoecam]

A pickle fork is the best tool if you're replacing the joints. A few good whacks and it'll pop right off.

-Joe

 

[danwaters]

dont hit the nut too hard but then again since your'e replacing the balljoint you can hit the hell out of it. You can also try hitting the spindle around the lower balljoint and it will fall off with a few big whacks.