P1000 Doing it wrong - ball joint removal

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JCWalsh

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When you use the wrong tool expect bad results. I picked up a free ball joint tool from Advance Auto and tried to make it work on removing the ball joints on my P1K5. None of the kit components were the correct size and this is what I was left with. Taking everything apart to install new HL control arms has been a bit more than I expected. Hopefully it will go back together easier.
 
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Well..
That sucks. Thanks for sharing. I would hate to pull mine apart like that.
I noticed some people just ordered more joints vs trying to reuse the OEM ones.
 
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yea i tried that route. found that it could be done with some metric sized sockets but was kind of rough on the rubber boots. after one failure and one beat up success, i just decided i'd be buying new ball joints. great decision.
 
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New ball joints is the way to go. None of my local Honda shops have them in stock so I had to order on-line. Delivery is late next week so the project is on hold, which sucks.
 
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Easy to remove, difficult to install. I always air hammer old ones out, but their usually worn out. We usually use a large piece of pipe that fits the ball joint and beat it in. It's not a fun time.
 
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i found installation to be fairly easy and straightforward with a press and sockets.
 
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I used one of those rental tools for mine as well with an impact but had to use a socket I had for it to work right, guess I got lucky.
 
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I've modified suspensions in the past. The design is such that if you assemble the ball joints and take them apart there is still some deformation.
I've seen too many times where reused ball joints fail soon after installation.

If you can't afford new one, I understand. But if you can... buy new ones.

Not to mention there is a 25% chance you will get the same results JC got. Even with good tools.
 
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I got a set from auto store but they are to big to press in. What size metric socket did you use to install new ball joint
 
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