If you don't have a air hammer. Just drill them until you get about half way thru the ball joint. I use a small drill bit first then a 3/8 I believe. Just make sure you center the first hole and they will come out. Don't sit there beating forever with a hammer. Use pb blazer to help loosen the rivets. If your drill bits are worn get some fresh ones. It's definitely worth your time.

Thanks for posting this. It's the only video on YT for a 2WD Silverado with the riveted lower ball joints. P.S. - I see the Sway Bar Links are also shot. I hope you replaced them too!

Came here for a video to change lower ball joints on my truck . . .. . And ended up wasting about 30 min watching your dune videos 😂 Nice Tatum though😊

Damn you make this look easy! Glad I found this video, I've been working on my truck for a while using brute force! Your way looks much better.

Thanks man. This is the only video that helped me

Finally a man that knows what he doing and is helpful knowledge!

This is currently kicking my ass

Exactly what I needed! Thanks man You earned a sub.

3 rivets design was fine! That 4th one is over kill just to torture the Tech/Mech. LOL Great video!

I got mine out using your method, however it took a long time to punch the rivits out. I'm using the same Snap on air hammer as you at 125psi

Took me all day to do one years ago . Torch, air hammer. I tried everything. Maybe it was the Ohio rust that caused the headache. Now I have to do my 04 Florida truck. Can decide on doing this method or just replacing the whole lower control arm being that I don't have air tools anymore

Thanks for the video! Nobody has videos on 2wd trucks. I was searching everywhere for this. What are the torque specs you are using?

good idea drilling first before air hammering....i learned the hard way..had to replace entire control arm..

Is that spring plate underneath the spring there a factory item? Or is that aftermarket to lift the truck a little?

Thank u for the info. I have a 2004 Silverado 2wd. Last night I had to use a torch and air chisel but I got it done and new one in. At least next time when lower ball joint needs replaced I can just unbolt it. Thank u sir

What's the torque specs on those bolts?

Very very good 👍

What size bit?

Whiz wheel or grinder, grind an X into the rivet then air hammer or chisel.

Would you consider this suspension heavy duty ?

What size drill bit did you use

Also would love to know the part number on the chisel "wedge" as you called it

Awesome video! Just a question. I've always been taught that bolts go facing downward if possible in the case the nut backs out, at least its still hanging in there. Was the bolt direction install preference. Or any real thought behind it?

That's a smart way to get the job done. Now I got an excuse to buy an air hammer!

You made it look too easy thanks

What's the Torque on the bolts

👍🏼Thanks

im doing some on a gmc k100 and its kicking my ass. I had to drill it out. i dont have that punch bit fir my impact driver.

I don't not have air tool can I use hand tools to get job done

Can drilling be avoided?

Awesome video will help me what size drill bit did you use to drill the rivets out

Working on Chevy trucks is kind of fun because it’s so easy. I’m not saying you’re not tired at the end of the day, I’m not saying it isn’t a challenge I’m just saying it’s fun because a guy like me could do ball joints, whereas with other vehicles, an impossibility.

Whats the air tool you are using to to punch out the rivets

07 Chevy Silverado 2 wheel drive lower driver ball joint top of rivets all are off I have beat and beat the rivets won't budge using a punch and 3 pound hammer any ideas

I had to do both sides of my 04 Silverado by hand no air it was a bitch but it was an experience wish I had a shop

Whats the trorque?

What Size Drill Bit?

What size drill bit did u use?

What's the torque spec on the (4) bolts? Thanks!

Do the Mac electric tools feel like dewalt painted red or any different?

Is this the same for 06 chevy silverado crew cab?

I need to do this on my 06 Silverado 2wd with 180K miles (as well as the rest of the front suspension and steering bushings)... sadly I do not have a big enough drill or air tools so it stays bad for now...

what’s keep the spring compressed and in place??

How much psi did you run in the punch?

How much pounds did you put on

What name brand punch is that? That is the chit!

That big of a bit too high of speed on drill. Don't need to lube it either dewalt bits last probably 800 holes before dull

My question is why not just replace the ball joint and lift the sheeth and everything else is bad

Drill Baby Drill.

Nice... Ok now do an it again without the air tools... Thats what i need to see.

This 06 i am working on, the rivets are "NOT" punching out, with the same air hammer i knocked the tops off with. Now i have mess!!!

I had to take it to my uncle because I'm having this same problem removing this ball joint

Nearly five minutes before he said a word.

Thats the wrong year dude

it dont cost me nothing to share videos, why they charging you....seems a little fishy to me, i'd look into that if i was you.

is there a part 1 of this video? I'd like to see how you got to the point where this video begins.

Pretty sad, “factory” parts made in China!