Removing an upper ball joint

the proper socket, at least a 1/2" breaker bar (most sockets are set up for a 3/4" socket though--can get an adapter as i did), and a solid length of pipe--min. 3 ft long. leave the arms in the car and go to town. they are tough turning the whole way out.

i install the new ones with a bit of anti-seize on them---just in case for next time. the threads are real shallow so make sure they go in straight, and crank them in and tourqe to spec. pretty easy, but will take about an 1/2 hr to hr to do.

--chad