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ball joints
Time to replace upper/ lower ball joints have and idea how to but picks would be great.do i have to remove the 1/2 shaft,or can i just move it to the side after the knucle has been removed to get to the lower ball joint. also dose the struit have to be removed to replace the upper control arm . 2004 f150 5.4l 4x4 106000 miles. Thanks
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Last I checked the ball joints aren't replaceable on their own; you have to replace the entire upper control arm. Check around on that though. Let me know if you need the procedure for the upper control arm job. I may be able to get you a procedure with pics.
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Mine are still original after almost 190k. Not to say they shouldn't be replaced but with things like that I usually wait til they start failing before doing anything with them. As for a regular PM schedule? I have no clue. Are yours going bad?
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The suspension and steering systems are pretty solid. I've had no issues outside of having to replace some 4wd components (read: hubs). Outside of the well documented engine problems I can't really complain. Even with all the miles mine still rides like it's on rails.
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Since i bought the trk NEW i hade every thing you can think of replaced list is to long.it was made in northfork VA.I have both upper control arms MOOG $95.00 ea. and both lower ball joints MOOG $26.00 ea [advance auto on line] I know both uppers are moving and since i will have it mostly apart going to change the lowers.big fan of greese fittings.
and i could use any pics.if you have signs of bad ball joints you should replace.
and i could use any pics.if you have signs of bad ball joints you should replace.
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Since i bought the trk NEW i hade every thing you can think of replaced list is to long.it was made in northfork VA.I have both upper control arms MOOG $95.00 ea. and both lower ball joints MOOG $26.00 ea [advance auto on line] I know both uppers are moving and since i will have it mostly apart going to change the lowers.big fan of greese fittings.
and i could use any pics.if you have signs of bad ball joints you should replace.
and i could use any pics.if you have signs of bad ball joints you should replace.
I got lowers from Rock Auto. Moogs for about $21 a piece. There's a discount promo code in the sponsors' forum.
I would always replace suspension components in pairs.
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