[Larryh336]

I know it's been discussed a million times but I plan on tackling this job this weekend and have a couple questions. First I will be using sawzall and possibly a cut off wheel what blades have worked the best cutting threw the bolts and washers ? And is there a way to get the lower ball joint out without pulling the axle out? And any tips would be appreciated thanks .

 

[Dark Night 18]

I used18 Tpi , bi-metal blades, 6" long. I only used 2 blades. The bolts were very easy to cut.
As for removing lower BJ without removing shaft? Idk. I disassembled my complete front suspension for a rebuild.
Good luck.

 

[AndysLog]

not 100% sure if you can, but once you are down to that level its literally one more clip and one big nut.


my woman is very good at getting in there and getting those big nuts off, so i always just remove the axle when i get to that point.

 

[Advan]

Have a lot of extra blades ready. Hotrod said they were easy to cut, but the last one I did was a nightmare... (maybe they were aftermarket bolts?) Also, after that fiasco I don't recommend a cordless sawzall unless you have 10 batteries ready to go! A zip disk would be a preferable tool, but you'll have to keep an eye on it to make sure you're only cutting what you want to be cutting!

 

[bhowdy]

not 100% sure if you can, but once you are down to that level its literally one more clip and one big nut.


my woman is very good at getting in there and getting those big nuts off, so i always just remove the axle when i get to that point.

You can dress him up ...... however you cannot let him go out and play on the internet forums You sir are incorrigible! :rofl:

 

[Larryh336]

I have a bunch of Milwaukee blades for metal 18tpi torch one I think before I start cutting would it be worth it to heat them up and try knocking them out of I'm going to be replacing the whole arm anyway?

 

[The other Sean]

It's worth a shot. I broke 1 or two loose that way, but the others all I was doing was getting the rubber hot and twisting the rubber bushing.

 

[mtyler11]

I have a bunch of Milwaukee blades for metal 18tpi torch one I think before I start cutting would it be worth it to heat them up and try knocking them out of I'm going to be replacing the whole arm anyway?

what year is your truck? '14 and later Nissan wised up and put them in the right way from the factory.

 

[The other Sean]

what year is your truck? '14 and later Nissan wised up and put them in the right way from the factory.

You are talking about the upper arms. This discussion is of the lower arms.

 

[mtyler11]

You are talking about the upper arms. This discussion is of the lower arms.

oops, guess I need to read teh title card a bit closer...