Posted October 2, 201113 yr comment_367951 I took all my suspension apart and working on putting back together, but the new ball joints sem as if they need to be put on a press is this correct can seem to go easely Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/40948-having-trouble-installins-ball-joints-on-my-240z-1971/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 2, 201113 yr comment_367998 Are you saying you can't remove the ball joint?. Sometimes they can be very tight in the taper, and may require a press to remove them. Edited October 2, 201113 yr by olzed Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/40948-having-trouble-installins-ball-joints-on-my-240z-1971/#findComment-367998 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 3, 201113 yr comment_368009 You can rent a ball joint press kit from your local Advance Autoparts store.. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/40948-having-trouble-installins-ball-joints-on-my-240z-1971/#findComment-368009 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 3, 201113 yr comment_368010 Whoa! youre assembling. Eithwr you have installed the steering arms upside down or you have the wrong ball joints. Wait! Are we talking tie rod ends or ball joint at the base of the struts? There are differences in the early ones. There is a great thread on here somewhere... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/40948-having-trouble-installins-ball-joints-on-my-240z-1971/#findComment-368010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 3, 201113 yr comment_368034 Your build date may be the issue. Check out the thread below to see if you are are dealing with the early style steering knuckles.http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?40798-240Z-ball-jointsJim Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/40948-having-trouble-installins-ball-joints-on-my-240z-1971/#findComment-368034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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