Has anyone done ball joints on a 2wd 2500? Are there any special tools and is it a "driveway" job?

 

I don't have a 2wd so I can't tell you about any special tools but on my 4wd it not too bad of a job, it just took sometime. I pulled mine into the shop I have in my dads barn and tore into it. Worked about 20 hrs between 2 days doing it. But I also did my tierods, ujoints, brakes, and bearings on top of the ball joints. I needed a ball joint press and some heat, i don't think 2wd need sthem though so I'd wait and see if a 2wd own replies. Othewises it isn't too bad of a job. Get an alignment when you're done too.

 

I've done mine,which is the same. you need to grind the rivets flush so you can drill the center out.
once the center is gone you can drive the rivets out, but they are not easy. the lower ones are the hardest..........make sure you drill the rivets straight
i don't doubt that some body will have a better method, but that's the way i did mine.( i'm 70 years old, so you young guys can handle it also)

 

no rivits on mine,just snap rings