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: how in the ***# do I get the lower balljoint rivits out ?


jaredyocum
08-06-2007, 02:04 PM
Trying to get the lower jiont rivits out .Cut the head off and a 3 LBS hammer will not do it Any ideas? Please

woodchuck2
08-06-2007, 02:35 PM
I have always used an air chisel to cut the heads off and then used a punch to drive them out. I use the Snap-On 2500 and their bits also. Snap-On has always been good about replacing the punch bits if i break them.

Heavy Chevy
08-06-2007, 03:16 PM
I have always the drilled the heads off and punch the rivet through. Air chisel sounds like a better idea tho.

jaredyocum
08-06-2007, 03:37 PM
I will try to borrow a air hammer ,but I know a punch and regular hammer just have no affect. I thought that mabe they were tapered rivits or something of the like. I am trying to drive them out towards the bottom.