Ball joints done!!
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Ball joints done!!
Thanks for all the help guys!! Just a couple notes... the most important (valuable) tool award goes to the impact wrench!!
Also, I've read a lot of the write-ups on the subject and they all mention needing the 90 degree zerk... I thought they meant to change out the zerk fittings on the top ball joints. Did not know that there was a 90 degree fitting you can buy for the grease gun!!!
Other than that... took a day to complete the job!!
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Great job. It sure feel good to know that you did something to your own rig, know that it was done to the very best of your abilities and saved some money at the same time.
I'm just starting to compile the parts, tools, instructions and gumption to do the job on my own truck.
Any tips that you learned from one side to the other that you care to share?
I'm just starting to compile the parts, tools, instructions and gumption to do the job on my own truck.
Any tips that you learned from one side to the other that you care to share?
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Also, I've read a lot of the write-ups on the subject and they all mention needing the 90 degree zerk... I thought they meant to change out the zerk fittings on the top ball joints. Did not know that there was a 90 degree fitting you can buy for the grease gun!!!
Other than that... took a day to complete the job!!
I just used a 90 degree zerk screwed into the top of the joint. Plenty of clearance on my 4x4 '01 to use you everyday grease gun tip.
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When I did the one side on my truck, I found that I had some 90 degree zerks that fit in there and never rubbed at all.
To me the most valuable tool was the ball joint c clamp press type deal I had bought. The one I first bought didnt have the exact pieces to do our trucks, but I made it work.
I took that kit back and bought a used otc kit that has about 5 times as many pieces, so im hoping when i get time to do the other side, it will be even easier!
To me the most valuable tool was the ball joint c clamp press type deal I had bought. The one I first bought didnt have the exact pieces to do our trucks, but I made it work.
I took that kit back and bought a used otc kit that has about 5 times as many pieces, so im hoping when i get time to do the other side, it will be even easier!
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