Help replacing BJ in S14 FLCA!

[Gamepro56]

So I'm replacing the Balljoints in all of the control arms. I got the rear off easy but I ran into a lot of trouble replacing the fronts. I used heat (which made the rear ones come off like magic but It didn't really help in the front. The actual ball came out FML. My friend suggested I cut it but the blade on my dremel was a little too big to finish the job. Any ideas?

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[92SEric240sx]

:facepalm: Florida

[Gamepro56]

:facepalm: Florida

I think I asked for help, not an a.s.s.hole remark. :mrmeph:

[Chaluska]

I cant tell by the picture, but did you remove the big c-clip?

http://i811.photobucket.com/albums/zz34/240sxmetal/Photo-0660.jpg

if that's been removed, you are going to have to smack the shit out of it to loosen it up... or just finish cutting the race and use a screwdriver and hammer to chisel or bend the race out.

[Chaluska]

i dont think it has to be mentioned, but the ball joint race will come out from the bottom...

[Gamepro56]

Yea the C-clip has been removed. I was thinking of using a flathead and hammer but didn't want to jump the gun just yet.

Thanks for an appropriate answer btw.

[Chaluska]

it will come out one way or another.. :)

[Gamepro56]

Thanks! Hopefully it does next time I get a chance to try.

[brndck]

Use the correct tool for the job. Go rent a ball joint press kit.
Or, have a mechanics shop press the old one out and the new one in.

[bmxer882x]

or... do it the easy way like i did and buy control arms with the ball joints. From rock auto it was like $5 extra per side getting the arm already assembled vs just a ball joint

[blueshark123]

or... do it the easy way like i did and buy control arms with the ball joints. From rock auto it was like $5 extra per side getting the arm already assembled vs just a ball joint

Not available for s14 btw, and to answer op question put ur tools down take the arm to a mechanic shop or a automotive machining shop to press them out. Im curious to know how u will install the new one.

[Gamepro56]

Not available for s14 btw, and to answer op question put ur tools down take the arm to a mechanic shop or a automotive machining shop to press them out. Im curious to know how u will install the new one.

I was going to press the new ones in with a BJ press I have.

[Chaluska]

Not available for s14 btw, and to answer op question put ur tools down take the arm to a mechanic shop or a automotive machining shop to press them out. Im curious to know how u will install the new one.


http://www.frsport.com/Nissan-54501-65F00-OEM-Front-Left-Control-Arm---S14-240SX-96-98_p_60032.html

http://www.frsport.com/Nissan-54500-65F00-OEM-Front-Right-Control-Arm---S14-240SX-96-98_p_60034.html


cheaper option here...

http://www.tascaparts.com/oe-nissan/5450065f00
http://www.tascaparts.com/oe-nissan/5450165f00

[Gamepro56]

Holy! I actually just got these control arms from a part out, the BJ's just need replacing.

[brndck]

http://www.frsport.com/Nissan-54501-65F00-OEM-Front-Left-Control-Arm---S14-240SX-96-98_p_60032.html

http://www.frsport.com/Nissan-54500-65F00-OEM-Front-Right-Control-Arm---S14-240SX-96-98_p_60034.html


cheaper option here...

http://www.tascaparts.com/oe-nissan/5450065f00
http://www.tascaparts.com/oe-nissan/5450165f00

Hmmmmm THAT /\/\/\/\

Or

$35 for a new ball joint.

Gee. Wonder which one I'd pick.

[rawgarage]

should be an easy swap

[robby1227]

For future reference I had a pair that were really stuck, we tried presses, hammers, everything. Finally grabbed the arm by the bushing end, and swung it downward onto the "anvil" portion of a vice. 2 or 3 swings and it popped it right out. You can get more force into it because it's not moving around on you as you're hitting it.

[Gamepro56]

For future reference I had a pair that were really stuck, we tried presses, hammers, everything. Finally grabbed the arm by the bushing end, and swung it downward onto the "anvil" portion of a vice. 2 or 3 swings and it popped it right out. You can get more force into it because it's not moving around on you as you're hitting it.

Without damaging the control arm?

[robby1227]

Without damaging the control arm?


Yeah worked great. That's the normal load path for those arms anyways so it's plenty stiff to not cause issues

[Gamepro56]

Yeah worked great. That's the normal load path for those arms anyways so it's plenty stiff to not cause issues

Ahh ok. Thanks!

[blueshark123]

http://www.frsport.com/Nissan-54501-65F00-OEM-Front-Left-Control-Arm---S14-240SX-96-98_p_60032.html

http://www.frsport.com/Nissan-54500-65F00-OEM-Front-Right-Control-Arm---S14-240SX-96-98_p_60034.html


cheaper option here...

http://www.tascaparts.com/oe-nissan/5450065f00
http://www.tascaparts.com/oe-nissan/5450165f00


I was referring to non oem replacement like s13 smartass

[robby1227]

Ahh ok. Thanks!


Yeah. Just realized I didn't clarify - you're hitting the bolt on the BJ on the "anvil". Don't hit the arm!

[Ktt88]

Jeez just go to autozone or any part store that will rent tools and press it out, its a easy job with the right tool

[Gamepro56]

Yeah. Just realized I didn't clarify - you're hitting the bolt on the BJ on the "anvil". Don't hit the arm!

Lol yea that's why I asked if the LCA would get damaged because I thought I was hitting the arm, but I gotcha now.