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Posted by Douglas on March 31, 2001 at 00:09:44:
In Reply to: Problem removing ball joints!!!! posted by sheldon on March 30, 2001 at 10:06:55:
(posted from: 207-172-206-96.s96.tnt1.blb.md.dialup.rcn.com (207.172.206.96))
As you've done, try clamping the joint back down and then wrench off the nut with an impact gun.Just watch out for flying clamp if the joint still spins!
Or, if the joint is being replaced, can you get on the threads with vise grips (will surely ruin the joint though)
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