ball joint press, how many tons?

hi there

i need to press out and in some ball joints

how many tons do you think would be required? (or just find a local machine shop that can do it?)

 

depends on wich ball joints how long they have been in are they seized? i have a 20 ton hydraulic wich is realy to big as it can cause damage very easily in the wrong hands. personally i would let a garage or workshop press them out to be on the safe side.

 

What sort of ball joints? Fitted to what.

I have a 12 Tonne press, but it isn't mobile...

 

Ball joints on the m3 wishbones. I recon I series of sockets would be ideal for pushing them out and in

 

I'm sure 12 tonnes would do it!

 

bushes have just been delivered, overnight parts no less (from wembley)

are you free tomorrow to play about with wishbones?

 

Just replace the entire wishbone....

with THESE...

 

Must be great for parking

 

I will be busy doing diy house stuff, but yeah pop over and we can take a look. Will you be in the M3?

 

negitive. i dont think id be brave enoguh for that, imagine getting it into pieces and then not being able to get it back together

there is an odd voice in the back of my head saying i want to keep it off the road until its completely restored, paint and everything

 

Ok, I'll text you my new address.