having a problem removing the front ball joint

[log1000]

if they are stuck in how to remove ball joints for a  k10   4 x4
k10 Custom deluxe don't how what year it is

this is how it is stuck

now the trucks brakes are sticking after we put in a new brake booster and the 3d gear drive is slipping what do i do to fix the brakes, and the 3d gear drive? 

[Lt.Del]

4x4 or 2wd?  big diff.

http://www.delbridge.net/balljoints

[log1000]

4x4 or 2wd?  big diff.

http://www.delbridge.net/balljoints

4x4

[thirsty]

When you say stuck in do you mean stuck at the axle housing or stuck in the steering knuckle?

Stuck in the axle housing:Remove wheel, brakes, hub, bearings, rotor, tie rod, spindle, axle shaft, ball joint nuts, and smack axle housing were ball joints go in real hard with a big hammer.

Stuck in the steering knuckle:Take the knuckle to a garage and ask them to help you out with a ball joint tool. Or rent one if one is available.

[log1000]

i have tried using the ball joint tool but it didn't work

[Sartobuilt]

Did you remove the snap-rings? Sometimes they are buried in rust, grease and mud. I use a jack stand that is a round pipe, Flip the knuckle upside down so the upper joint fits into the tube to support the knuckle. Drive out the lower, then with a long punch or what I use is a 1/2 drive extension and socket drive out the upper. Reverse for installation. It helps to have some big sockets that fit over the shoulder of the balljoint.

I hope this helps.

[log1000]

Did you remove the snap-rings? Sometimes they are buried in rust, grease and mud. I use a jack stand that is a round pipe, Flip the knuckle upside down so the upper joint fits into the tube to support the knuckle. Drive out the lower, then with a long punch or what I use is a 1/2 drive extension and socket drive out the upper. Reverse for installation. It helps to have some big sockets that fit over the shoulder of the balljoint.

I hope this helps.

the ball joints on it are 20 years old

[jason d o]

There are some good videos on this topic in you tube. One of the best ones ive seen is from farmboy. Just type in farmboy on the youtube website. I think it is under farmboy 30117 or something close to that.

[VileZambonie]

Did you remove the snap-rings? Sometimes they are buried in rust, grease and mud. I use a jack stand that is a round pipe, Flip the knuckle upside down so the upper joint fits into the tube to support the knuckle. Drive out the lower, then with a long punch or what I use is a 1/2 drive extension and socket drive out the upper. Reverse for installation. It helps to have some big sockets that fit over the shoulder of the balljoint.

I hope this helps.

the ball joints on it are 20 years old

Why didn't you answer his question?

[Irish_Alley]

that axle is over 20. 31-35 years old the snap rings can be real hard to see with rust and dirt being all over

[Sartobuilt]

Here is a link for the Dana axle Bill Of Material, http://www2.dana.com/expertforms/dedraw.aspx?drawing=00002370 . I am not sure what you are referring to as stuck? If you remove the 4 bolts for the top cap and then remove the spring and the plastic bushing. Then remove the lower bearing cap bolts. To remove the lower cap you will need to persuade it a little bit with a hammer. Tap the cab from the side to rotate it a little then you can tap it down to remove it. The knuckle will then fall right off.

I hope I have helped you now.

[Sartobuilt]

Hey thanks for pointing that out. I guess I read it wrong.

I should have stayed out of it, but I took it as:  Why didn't you remove the snap rings?  answer:  The balljoints are twenty years old.  Did Log1000 remove the snap rings?  I don't know anything about this topic, I'm just reading it to learn a little something.  I just hate to see someone get upset over a misunderstanding.  It is none of my business, though.  You and Vile are big boys, you can work this out.

[VileZambonie]

Not sure what I missed or what you wrote but from the sounds of it- it's probably a good thing.

[log1000]

I should have stayed out of it, but I took it as:  Why didn't you remove the snap rings?  answer:  The balljoints are twenty years old.  Did Log1000 remove the snap rings?  I don't know anything about this topic, I'm just reading it to learn a little something.  I just hate to see someone get upset over a misunderstanding.  It is none of my business, though.  You and Vile are big boys, you can work this out.

yes i did remove the snap rings but it is just the lower ball joint now that is stuck I'm thinking of using vinegar to loosen it 

[VileZambonie]

You're using a ball joint press right? PB blaster and a 3lb BFH is all you need. Once you have some good tension on it, strike the knuckle near the ball joint area sharply 2-3 times then continue with the press. It should pop right out.