j-arm Ball flip

[Jared]

I have to flip the ball on my j-arm and ive been told that i have to use a press.  can i just use a 5 inch benchvise to press out the ball?

[derek]

every one i have seen needed like a 20 ton press to get out.
you grind the one side down and then press the ball out.

derek

[derek]

also when you press it back in make sure you weld it good or it will work its way back out.

derek

[Jared]

Anyone in Sacramento have a 20ton press?  Ill pay cash or beers.... you choose 

[Hyena]

I don't think it would cost that much to have a shop press it out.  I had a shop press off my steering arm for $14.  Broke the arm puller so he had to use a drill press of some sort.   

[84runner]

I have a harbor frieght 12 ton and beter yet I think I have and extra arm