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Gamepro56 · 10-04-2014, 09:34 PM

So I'm replacing the Balljoints in all of the control arms. I got the rear off easy but I ran into a lot of trouble replacing the fronts. I used heat (which made the rear ones come off like magic but It didn't really help in the front. The actual ball came out FML. My friend suggested I cut it but the blade on my dremel was a little too big to finish the job. Any ideas?

92SEric240sx · 10-04-2014, 09:45 PM

Florida

Gamepro56 · 10-04-2014, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 92SEric240sx

Florida

I think I asked for help, not an a.s.s.hole remark.

Chaluska · 10-04-2014, 10:19 PM

I cant tell by the picture, but did you remove the big c-clip?

if that's been removed, you are going to have to smack the shit out of it to loosen it up... or just finish cutting the race and use a screwdriver and hammer to chisel or bend the race out.

Chaluska · 10-04-2014, 10:21 PM

i dont think it has to be mentioned, but the ball joint race will come out from the bottom...

Gamepro56 · 10-04-2014, 10:28 PM

Yea the C-clip has been removed. I was thinking of using a flathead and hammer but didn't want to jump the gun just yet.

Thanks for an appropriate answer btw.

Chaluska · 10-04-2014, 10:29 PM

it will come out one way or another..

Gamepro56 · 10-04-2014, 10:41 PM

Thanks! Hopefully it does next time I get a chance to try.

*brndck* · 10-05-2014, 01:55 AM

Use the correct tool for the job. Go rent a ball joint press kit.
Or, have a mechanics shop press the old one out and the new one in.

bmxer882x · 10-05-2014, 02:48 AM

or... do it the easy way like i did and buy control arms with the ball joints. From rock auto it was like $5 extra per side getting the arm already assembled vs just a ball joint

blueshark123 · 10-05-2014, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by bmxer882x

or... do it the easy way like i did and buy control arms with the ball joints. From rock auto it was like $5 extra per side getting the arm already assembled vs just a ball joint

Not available for s14 btw, and to answer op question put ur tools down take the arm to a mechanic shop or a automotive machining shop to press them out. Im curious to know how u will install the new one.

Gamepro56 · 10-05-2014, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by blueshark123

Not available for s14 btw, and to answer op question put ur tools down take the arm to a mechanic shop or a automotive machining shop to press them out. Im curious to know how u will install the new one.

I was going to press the new ones in with a BJ press I have.

Chaluska · 10-05-2014, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by blueshark123

Not available for s14 btw, and to answer op question put ur tools down take the arm to a mechanic shop or a automotive machining shop to press them out. Im curious to know how u will install the new one.

http://www.frsport.com/Nissan-54501-...8_p_60032.html

http://www.frsport.com/Nissan-54500-...8_p_60034.html

cheaper option here...

http://www.tascaparts.com/oe-nissan/5450065f00
http://www.tascaparts.com/oe-nissan/5450165f00

Gamepro56 · 10-05-2014, 08:58 AM

Holy! I actually just got these control arms from a part out, the BJ's just need replacing.

*brndck* · 10-05-2014, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Chaluska

http://www.frsport.com/Nissan-54501-...8_p_60032.html

http://www.frsport.com/Nissan-54500-...8_p_60034.html

cheaper option here...

http://www.tascaparts.com/oe-nissan/5450065f00
http://www.tascaparts.com/oe-nissan/5450165f00

Hmmmmm THAT /\/\/\/\

Or

$35 for a new ball joint.

Gee. Wonder which one I'd pick.

rawgarage · 10-05-2014, 09:23 AM

should be an easy swap

robby1227 · 10-06-2014, 02:59 PM

For future reference I had a pair that were really stuck, we tried presses, hammers, everything. Finally grabbed the arm by the bushing end, and swung it downward onto the "anvil" portion of a vice. 2 or 3 swings and it popped it right out. You can get more force into it because it's not moving around on you as you're hitting it.

Gamepro56 · 10-06-2014, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by robby1227

For future reference I had a pair that were really stuck, we tried presses, hammers, everything. Finally grabbed the arm by the bushing end, and swung it downward onto the "anvil" portion of a vice. 2 or 3 swings and it popped it right out. You can get more force into it because it's not moving around on you as you're hitting it.

Without damaging the control arm?

robby1227 · 10-06-2014, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Gamepro56

Without damaging the control arm?

Yeah worked great. That's the normal load path for those arms anyways so it's plenty stiff to not cause issues

Gamepro56 · 10-06-2014, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by robby1227

Yeah worked great. That's the normal load path for those arms anyways so it's plenty stiff to not cause issues

Ahh ok. Thanks!

blueshark123 · 10-07-2014, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Chaluska

http://www.frsport.com/Nissan-54501-...8_p_60032.html

http://www.frsport.com/Nissan-54500-...8_p_60034.html

cheaper option here...

http://www.tascaparts.com/oe-nissan/5450065f00
http://www.tascaparts.com/oe-nissan/5450165f00

I was referring to non oem replacement like s13 smartass

robby1227 · 10-08-2014, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Gamepro56

Ahh ok. Thanks!

Yeah. Just realized I didn't clarify - you're hitting the bolt on the BJ on the "anvil". Don't hit the arm!

Ktt88 · 10-08-2014, 07:43 AM

Jeez just go to autozone or any part store that will rent tools and press it out, its a easy job with the right tool

Gamepro56 · 10-08-2014, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by robby1227

Yeah. Just realized I didn't clarify - you're hitting the bolt on the BJ on the "anvil". Don't hit the arm!

Lol yea that's why I asked if the LCA would get damaged because I thought I was hitting the arm, but I gotcha now.

10-04-2014, 09:34 PM	#1
Gamepro56 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: FL Posts: 142 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Help replacing BJ in S14 FLCA! So I'm replacing the Balljoints in all of the control arms. I got the rear off easy but I ran into a lot of trouble replacing the fronts. I used heat (which made the rear ones come off like magic but It didn't really help in the front. The actual ball came out FML. My friend suggested I cut it but the blade on my dremel was a little too big to finish the job. Any ideas?

10-04-2014, 09:45 PM	#2
92SEric240sx Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The VA Posts: 620 Trader Rating: (32) Feedback Score: 32 reviews	Florida __________________ RELAX BRO!!!!

10-04-2014, 10:19 PM	#4
Chaluska Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Missouri City, TX Age: 41 Posts: 997 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I cant tell by the picture, but did you remove the big c-clip? if that's been removed, you are going to have to smack the shit out of it to loosen it up... or just finish cutting the race and use a screwdriver and hammer to chisel or bend the race out. __________________

10-04-2014, 10:21 PM	#5
Chaluska Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Missouri City, TX Age: 41 Posts: 997 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	i dont think it has to be mentioned, but the ball joint race will come out from the bottom... __________________

10-04-2014, 10:29 PM	#7
Chaluska Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Missouri City, TX Age: 41 Posts: 997 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	it will come out one way or another.. __________________

10-04-2014, 10:28 PM	#6
Gamepro56 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: FL Posts: 142 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Yea the C-clip has been removed. I was thinking of using a flathead and hammer but didn't want to jump the gun just yet. Thanks for an appropriate answer btw.

10-04-2014, 10:41 PM	#8
Gamepro56 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: FL Posts: 142 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Thanks! Hopefully it does next time I get a chance to try.

10-05-2014, 02:48 AM	#10
bmxer882x Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: chandler Age: 31 Posts: 370 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	or... do it the easy way like i did and buy control arms with the ball joints. From rock auto it was like $5 extra per side getting the arm already assembled vs just a ball joint

10-05-2014, 08:58 AM	#14
Gamepro56 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: FL Posts: 142 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Holy! I actually just got these control arms from a part out, the BJ's just need replacing.

10-05-2014, 09:23 AM	#16
rawgarage Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: h o u s t o n Age: 36 Posts: 5,986 Trader Rating: (75) Feedback Score: 75 reviews	should be an easy swap

10-06-2014, 02:59 PM	#17
robby1227 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Houston Age: 33 Posts: 5 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	For future reference I had a pair that were really stuck, we tried presses, hammers, everything. Finally grabbed the arm by the bushing end, and swung it downward onto the "anvil" portion of a vice. 2 or 3 swings and it popped it right out. You can get more force into it because it's not moving around on you as you're hitting it.

10-08-2014, 07:43 AM	#23
Ktt88 Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2014 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 66 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Jeez just go to autozone or any part store that will rent tools and press it out, its a easy job with the right tool