Quote Originally Posted by petrified.rabbit:
I have to say, I don't have that kind of patience working with it still attached to the ball joint, and turning it out manually.. But I also have a press.
Yes, a press and proper tools would have been so nice! But I already destroyed one ball joint boot. I was afraid to remove the lower one without the proper tools. (My pickle fork stabbed the 1st one.)

I kept thinking how many times I would actually use an automotive bearing puller, ball joint remover, c-clip remover etc. In this particular case, it wasn't an emergency, and I had lots of time to come up with DIY work arounds. I may have saved money, but I sure didn't save time. I agree I did it the hard way!

Lee