MTBSully

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Im halfway through my BMR spring and bilstein shock swap. problem is on the drivers side i am trying to remove the bolt that holds the spindle to the upper control arm, and the ball joint is spinning. What do i do?

1994Z28Lt1

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Lube, heat, impact, perhaps a pickle fork if you really have to get aggressive, just buy a new ball joint now and go to town on it

jim ravencraft

Hi,
usually will come out with some downward pressure using tie rod/ball joint tool. However, vice grips will work as last resort. Replace joints using care to protect boots from damage. I would suggest replacing upper and lower joints and then get yourself a quality 4-wheel alignment. Check joint -by turning with fingers/if shaft turns freely replace.best of luck and have a blessed week....jim

MTBSully

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got it out using some vice grips with minimal damage. Now, my strut mounts broke when i tore those apart so i need a new one of those