Removing lower ball joints 2WD

[MXHowes]

Can I remove the lower ball joints on a 96 ranger 2WD without removing the spindle? Just wondering if ther is a quick and easy way to do the job.
Thanks,
Jim

 

[thegoat4]

I put the frame on stands and beat the joint out of the arm. To install the new joint I pushed it up with the jack and hit the arm with a hammer; the weight of the truck pressed in the joint.

Don't forget the snap ring.

Edit: oops, I didn't read that right. I thought you asked how to do it without pulling the arm. As far as not pulling the spindle, I doubt it. Really, the hardest part about pulling the spindle is disconnecting the lower joint.

 

[canyoncritter]

his truck has TTB, like ever other 97 and older ranger.

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89-97 ranger 2wd balljoints are done just like the 4wd TTB rangers.

you will have to pull your spindle off the beam. and press the ball joint out of the spindle. and press the new one in....

autozone has the c-clamp type of press that will work in there loan a tool program.

if you can change your breaks and rotors, you can change your balljoints.

 

[jagar147]

Once the camber sleeve is out of the top and the nuts are removed all ya gotta do is rap the axle arm with a hammer and it falls out. Not difficult at all,then all ya need is a ball joint press like canyoncritter said.