RandR upper ball joints, first time, on a 1987
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I'm new, 67 and glad I finally got a vette. My question is what kind of drill bit will take those rivets out that came from the factory securing those upper ball joints.
Thanks for your help
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Use a chisel to cut the heads off and a pry bar to pry them out.
An air chisel makes quick work of it if available.
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Chisel the heads off and gauge what size drill bit from there.
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The chisel works but can make a mess out of the aluminum control arm. I drilled the head of then CAREFULLY drilled out. Almost damaged the control arm. start small.
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