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Dec 12, 2010 | 08:56 PM

rideracelivemx7

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need ball joint rating

any one know what the rating is for the d50 ttb? carquest guy couldnt put me in the right direction and its been pouring out hte past 2 days, i aint getting under that truck for the axel vin LOL i as given the options of 3850 and 42xx i think?? i was going to go with the heavier and blue box so i never have to do this again but i was thinking, mabe the heaviers are 2mm thicker and wont fit into the knuckles kind of deal ya know? thanks guys

Dec 12, 2010 | 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by rideracelivemx7

There are a difference and its the tapper shaft of the stud and/or the press in part, I went through 3 sets of ball joint with my parts guys before getting the right one.

I'm pretty sure you can get the axle weight off the sticker on your door jam.

Dec 12, 2010 | 10:33 PM

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Look at the closest outer joint, and see if the clip is on the inside or outside of the U joint, otherwise you can check the jamb as stated.

Dec 13, 2010 | 04:56 PM

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From the Motorcraft site.

Part number (MCS-10339)

Suspension Upper Ball Joint
4X4 (Front)

Part number (MCS-10383)

Suspension Lower Ball Joint
4X4 - w/4600 LB Axle (Front)

Part number (MCS-10253)

Suspension Lower Ball Joint
4X4 - w/3850lb front axle (Front)

Only showed two lowers and one upper. Hope that helps.