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lower ball joint seal?...

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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 07:43 PM
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lower ball joint seal?...

how the heck do you get the seal on the lower ball joint?...
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 09:27 PM
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my press has a cup specifically for the seal its just a hair larger than the bj and presses on the seal lip.
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 07:01 AM
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thanks, i tried that and it tore the seal...
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 08:47 PM
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I set mine out in the sun for a while, then sprayed them with silicone, and used a socket from a 3/4 drive set that just fit over the boot and on the lip. Took it easy with light taps and they slid into place.
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