Lower ball joint .. Messed up!

[basic700]

So here is the deal, I got my a arms powdercoated and i ordered the lower ball joint kit from ulmers. I pressed one ball joint and sheeve out and when i did the other the ball split/spred the sheeve. So what the hell do i do now?? the sheeve is froze in the a arm and no idea how im going to try to press it out. Thinkin it might have to be cut? I got 7 monthes before i need it but man this makes me

 

[cannondale27]

If the ball popped out then it must have been close to failing anyway.Good you found out now rather than riding.Save the ball and cut the race out with a dremel and carbide.Two lines.Trying not to go all the way through.Then call here and fix them for good:
http://sledtoyz.com/component/virtuemar ... gory_id=10

 

[Srxspec]

Simply take your time and slowly cut the race out. Then install the ball joint kit you already purchased from us.

 

[sgilbert]

that happened to me too. used a socket to punch it out with a 3lb hammer. would use press if arm is off. vice would probably do

 

[basic700]

Ok ill probably cut to relieve some stress then try to press it out thanks alot guys

 

[basic700]

If the ball popped out then it must have been close to failing anyway.

I think between the powder coating and the heat from being in the oven is what made it stay in there.

 

[canoehead]

Me thinks your supposed to remove them prior to powder coating...

 

[cannondale27]

For sure.Is a fibre material in the joint that would for sure burn out being powdercoated.