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All four of my ball joints needs to be replaced. I'm a bit physically challenged at the moment. Any shop in town(Hillsboro) you guys recommend. I have '03 F350 4x4 6.0 PSD.
Have you checked with Gratteri's there in Hillsboro.
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Chris 1989 F-250 Super Cab 4x4 5.8L 5 speed now calling Frankenstein
Oregon Chapter Member
"There are only two ways to live your life.
One is as though nothing is a miracle.
The other is as if everything is. "
~ Albert Einstein~
Thanks guys. I might just do them myself when am up for the challenge in a few weeks. I called a few shops. They either want too much $$$$ or sound over optimistic.."Oh, it shouldn't take more than a few hours..we'll install them for you..no warranty cuz you brought in the parts..blah blah blah.." BTW; Gratteri's(Les Schwab) or any other tire shop (someone mentioned) don't do ball joints any more.
Do you have a press to put them in? When I was putting my dana 60 together I just took the knuckles in to my buddy at the stealership and had him press the joints in for me, then I assembled it myself.
__________________ Brownie (Evan)Ooh-Rah! Once a Marine Always a MarineOregon Chapter Member '95 F350 CC 4x4 - 7.3 PSD, 190k, Built E4OD, SRW Conv, 4x4 Conv, Rosewood Stage I's, PHP Chip, 6637 Intake, 3" DP, Lost Kitty, 4" Exhaust, 3" RSK, 38 gal rear tank, fuel vent mod, 140v IDM, HPX, FPR Shim, 3.55 gears '10 Escape, 200hp 3.0 V6, 4x4 - Stock
I can't recommend anyone in the Hillsboro area. I just had mine done by a local mechanic that was recommended by a friend at work. He's in SE PDX/Milwaukie area.
He did a great job, saved me a ton of money over the quotes that I received and got them done in the time he said he would.
Les Schwabs wanted +/- $1200 he did them for +/- $600.
Shoot me a PM if you want his contact info and more details.
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2001 F350, CC, Lariat, 4 x 4, SRW, 7.3 PSD, long bed, 6 speed, K & N intake and filter, air bags, Powerslot rotors, Hawk LTS pads, Energy Suspension sway bar bushings, foil delete, Moog ball joints, HPX, FRX, RiffRaff boots, AIH delete, 101K and counting
Thanks guys. I might just do them myself when am up for the challenge in a few weeks. I called a few shops. They either want too much $$$$ or sound over optimistic.."Oh, it shouldn't take more than a few hours..we'll install them for you..no warranty cuz you brought in the parts..blah blah blah.." BTW; Gratteri's(Les Schwab) or any other tire shop (someone mentioned) don't do ball joints any more.
McCall Tire (Les Schwab) Here on the coast will on a car at least. Other then they wanted to charge $55.23 for the part (picked up at Napa $20.73) and they wanted $50.50 to install.
I will call my Dad he lives in Hillsboro and find out were he go's.
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Chris 1989 F-250 Super Cab 4x4 5.8L 5 speed now calling Frankenstein
Oregon Chapter Member
"There are only two ways to live your life.
One is as though nothing is a miracle.
The other is as if everything is. "
~ Albert Einstein~
Just got back in town. Loaded up the camper and went camping; SCARY!! loose ball joints + new toyo tires= bad idea!!! I knew toyo tires requires some break-in but them BJ made them worse. I was all over I-84 to Huntington and back. Having local mechanic look at them tomorrow.
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Tiny,
