Originally posted by ptrlib:
I tried compressing the spring but there just wasn't enough room in the wheel well for the comressor. I'm afraid I'm going to have to drill out the rivets holding the ball joint and replace them with nuts and bolts.



Just for future reference, I bought a set of compressors for $15 at Adv Auto Parts and those are small enough to fit into the wheel well. I had to compress the springs only about 2" for a comfortable fit.


Tiv