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Sep 19, 2012 | 02:24 PM

john59923

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84 ball joints

Hey guy and gals, where is the best place to get the ball joints(they're more akin to kingpins than ball joints) for my 4wd? I'm on a budget...

Sep 19, 2012 | 03:04 PM

Franklin2

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Rockauto would be the first choice if price is your consideration. The next place would be the local parts houses like Autozone and Advance or whatever is in your area. They usually have house brands that are cheap.

Sep 19, 2012 | 03:59 PM

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I was actually thinking of the internet, as all I have in this small town is NAPA, Carquest, and Federated, and they all tend to be over-priced(what do I expect when choices are limited?).

Sep 19, 2012 | 04:19 PM

CountryBumkin

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I bought mine from NAPA. I should have bought from this sites sponsor - and would have had I thought about it.
There are two price ranges at NAPA (you get what you pay for). The tougher the job - the better the part quality I want. For example I would use premium/best-quality engine bearings but go cheap on valve cover gaskets. Well ball joint replacement is a lot of work - so get the better parts IMO.

Sep 19, 2012 | 04:27 PM

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Can not get much cheaper than this. The link is in the thread. I offered 120 and they jumped on it. Free shipping also. Should have tried 100.
This is the complete 10 piece kit.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-question.html

Sep 19, 2012 | 04:31 PM

rbalsinger

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Originally Posted by john59923

I was actually thinking of the internet.....

I would go with Rockauto

Sep 19, 2012 | 07:22 PM

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Rockauto has great prices, but they jerked me around to such an unbelievable degree in 2007 that I haven't ordered from them since that first time. A complaint with the BBB (parts listed on RA's web site were incorrect and they refused to cover return shipping) even resulted in a hilarious phone call from Tom Taylor, one of the owners.
Anyway, like I said I haven't bought from them since. However, I do use them to price match as Advance Auto will match their prices, though at the moment Advance is offering 15% back + $50 gift card and free shipping on any order over $100, which might be a better deal if the ball joints total only a little over $100.