ball joints. any tips..
 

any tips. on how to take out... looks like the hardest part... cutting torch.. drill the rivets.... or pics of this getting done........ just wondering ........

Lots a alcohol cause your gonna be pissed before your done. Once you have the hubs removed and get the knuckle out it's all pretty straight forward. You just need a good strong press, and not the little hand turn ball joint press, I mean a actual press with a jack on it. If these are factory they are gonna be welded in place. If the 01 is the same as my 99 there is just a snap ring that holds the joint in place. When you put the new ones use don't be stingy with the anti seize just in case you ever have to them again.

its a 2x4... and it looks like rivets... ..