JasonVT

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Does anyone know if there is an install guide to replace the upper ball joint on an 02 TA? Is this something thats easily done in a garage with standard tools?
Thanks

shoemike

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you will need to grind or drill the rivets holing the old ball joint on.

Nabdrill

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+1 on this for the entire front end

leadfoot4

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A really SHARP chisel will work also....

tpunk

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I just did this actually. Basically the drill ended up working best for me. I ground a flat spot on the top so I could drill it out easier. Just make sure you slowly move up on drill sizes and you should be set. Grinding them off will take forever and I don't see a chisel making quick work either. After that just bolt the new one in and your good. You will want to remove the upper A-arm to do all of this though and a drill press makes the job a ton easier.

joeboulley

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or just take off your upper A-arm and bring it to a local shop. don't know your people, but my people would get it done for $10 or a couple beers.

95maroz28

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hey i rebuilt my whole front end and it wasnt too bad. the upper balljoints shouldnt take long to replace. i used a little air chisel to break the rivets but you could drill them out as well as grind down the rivet heads.

leadfoot4

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Air tools....YES!!

tpunk

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I can absolutly see an air chisel taking it out pretty well. I'd still drill though since to me it's easier to control than an air chisel. Odds are this guy already finished at this point though

Jon5212

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Thats what I used on my step mom's S-10 blazer, just sharpen a good chisel and use the air chisel, takes them right off.

fuseone

seen some of it done with air chiesl and it took awhile. i think the drill method works the best but maybe other had better experince with other methods

Jon5212

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Air chisel took about 5 minutes if that a side for me.

leadfoot4

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I was just looking back at this thread and thinking...Yes, a drill will do the job, but it's bulky to get in the fenderwell with. A chisel, especially an air chisel, will have the rivet heads of with a lot less contortions.

tpunk

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I removed my whole shock assembly so it was really easy for me to just remove the upper arm and drill it out in the press. If you are trying to do it while its on the car then the chisel is probably the best option.