[Sam Millman]

Anyone have any good videos or advice on replacing the ball joints on a 2004 Honda Rancher 350?

I can get them out, but trying to figure out how to put new ones in without damaging the boot.

 

[SamUK]

Easiest way is to find a socket that fits over the boot and catches the steel lip or use a piece of steel tube. Suppose you could use box section too. I always clean the hubs throughly and apply a light coat of grease or oil for ease of fitment.

 

[fishfiles]

Getting them out is easy , putting them in without doing damage to them is not , like Sam mentioned , clean the bore before attempting to install , I like a Dremel with a sanding drum , don't take off too much and make them fit loose

 

[_Wilson_]

I've dropped certain types bearings and races in the deep freeze, never thought to try that with upper and lower ball joints, altho.... With the temp standing @ 18 degrees outside.... you wouldn't need a freezer today...lol

fish..... Looks like you had some stinging pest build up under the left fender.

 

[fishfiles]

I've dropped certain types bearings and races in the deep freeze, never thought to try that with upper and lower ball joints, altho.... With the temp standing @ 18 degrees outside.... you wouldn't need a freezer today...lol

fish..... Looks like you had some stinging pest build up under the left fender.

That is a nice nest , seen them much bigger , that is a old pic -----on heavy equipment I have used dry ice to freeze bushings and use a rose bud to heat the housings/bores before installing