2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission 2000 2wd 3500 lower ball joint

[dieseldude]

Does anyone have any idea how to replace the lower ball joints on a 2wd indepentent suspension 1 ton truck. We are not sure because it appears to have rivits holding on the lower ball joint.

 

[Dual EE]

My 95 lower ball joints were spot welded. The book called for the whole lower a-arm to be replaced. We just grinded off the spot welds and pressed out the old ball joint.

 

[dieseldude]

I have to get the parts tomorrow, I guess I will just have to wait and see

 

[SBettencourt]

While the FSM states that the suspension arm must be replaced in the event of an out of tolerance lower ball joint, replacement parts are available. AutoZone carries one for $75. The rivets must be chiseled off or drilled out. I've done both on GM vehicles. The new ball joint should come with new bolts.

AZ shows a press rental available. I don't know if you will need it. I never needed one on the GMs I did. All the ball joints on my 01 have been replaced by the PO and all are bolted in now.