Hi friends.
1999 explorer Eddie Bauer. V8 awd.
Horrible squeak on right front and think it's ball joint time.
So the top is a two piece and the bottom is serviceable I think.
It has the snap ring so I'm thinking Yep.

So I'm going to order from Oriellys.
Which one for the lower?
http://m.oreillyauto.com/mt/www.orei...n_jtt_redirect

And the upper...need a full control arm?
Half of a two piece?
This one? Moog?
Moog CK8710T - Control Arm And Ball Joint Assembly | O'Reilly Auto Parts

Last question. I need a pickle fork....harbor freight cheapie.
What size? Are there different sizes or just different lengths?
Search results for: 'pickle fork'

Going to rent a press for the lowers.

I appreciate the guidance...specially on the lower ball joint size and make.

Merry Christmas friends.
I appreciate all you do here to help others out.
Really do.

Andrew
Oregon

 

MOOG is the only way to go on ball joints. Use something else and you will be changing in out in 2-3 years.

 

There are a couple different size pickle forks for tie rods - ball joints - bigger trucks... if your talking about "the $10. special"... it should be a generic one for cars and small trucks and should be fine.

The upper ball made into the new arm is a good way to go.. That way you know it will not work loose.. The lower is made to "PRESS" and has a snap ring retainer.

 

Thanks Steve.
Now just have to get in there and find out exactly what's causing this godawful squeaking.
It's horrible.