Front wheel bearings... change with uprights in situ?

[Pupp]

Anyone swapped the front bearings without disturbing the uprights? Doable or a PIA?

[Chassis 33]

I'd imagine it is a right royal PITA trying to get the nut off and then drifting the bearings in/out with everything still in place. Releasing the balljoints would be easier IMO, especially if you have a spare rubber just incase you split one in the process.
Regards
Iain

[carsy]

You cant get on the nut with a socket because the lower ball joint thread protrudes too far. I`m sure it would be easier to just take the hub off.

[Pupp]

Ok, as anticipated... was just hoping to avoid disturbing the geometery if poss