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97 Accord Lower Ball joint

Old Jul 1, 2024 | 08:18 PM
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On the passenger side the lower ball joint was seized so i used a sawzall to cut it off. After trying to drill it out i’m left with a wall of the bolt.

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Old Jul 1, 2024 | 09:45 PM
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You need to replace the arm.That's a machined taper.
 
Old Jul 1, 2024 | 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by grcauto
You need to replace the arm.That's a machined taper.
Realistically can i drill it big enough to skip the new ball joint bolt in? Because i’m not expecting to use this car for much longer maybe a couple months. I guess i’m asking would it be ok for a while?
 
Old Jul 2, 2024 | 10:31 PM
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Did you even think to look at some Youtube videos on how to remove a stuck ball joint? You could have used a ball joint remover. Makes quick work of ball joints. Or even used a little heat to help remove ball joint. Drilling the hole destroys the machined surface. This makes the joint unsafe. We can not recommend using the car this way.

 
Old Jul 3, 2024 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by avisitor
Did you even think to look at some Youtube videos on how to remove a stuck ball joint? You could have used a ball joint remover. Makes quick work of ball joints. Or even used a little heat to help remove ball joint. Drilling the hole destroys the machined surface. This makes the joint unsafe. We can not recommend using the car this way.

Obviously. I spent 4 days trying to get it out buddy. I used a pickle fork, ball joint separator, a jack and a sledge, and every youtube tip there was.
 
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