Syy0628 13 Report post Posted August 3, 2018 (edited) Hi, I am going to do the front outer ball joint on my E36 beater this weekend, I have a ball joint separator that should be able to get the old one off, but I figure it will be rather difficult to get the new one in without a balljoint toolkit (C clamp with adapter type). Does anyone in Auckland have one that I can borrow for a few days? Many thanks Richard Edited August 3, 2018 by Syy0628 Many Reasons Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syy0628 13 Report post Posted August 10, 2018 Okay, I guess I will try to get it in by force then? I am thinking to lube it really well, put a chain around the control arm and the jack and put the ball joint on the jack and jack it into the control arm. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2157 Report post Posted August 10, 2018 Dont have one sorry, you can probably pick one up pretty super cheap from supercheap though? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1662 Report post Posted August 10, 2018 Id you were in Hamilton id lend you mine but personally id pay someone to press them in with the arm removed, it would cost next to nothing and much time and effort Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syy0628 13 Report post Posted August 10, 2018 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Jacko said: Dont have one sorry, you can probably pick one up pretty super cheap from supercheap though? 2 thanks, I searched last time, it was close to $200, which I cannot justify since both my other cars doesn't require such a tool for ball joints. But now I found one on eBay for $40, US, which is not that bad. I might try to hack it in first, and get the tool if it won't go in. Edited August 10, 2018 by Syy0628 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites