ball joints??
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ball joints??
Is this a job I can do myself? I have a 2wd with spit beam front axle. Ive done bearings on it before. not sure why they want 500+ in labor for the job. Anyone have a write up on changing the ball joints? Any advice?
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I got the "free" tool rental from Autozone and did mine in the driveway. It took me about a day because I had never done them before. They want $500 because it is a PIA to do and is a little labor intensive.
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It's not a "hard" job. Just takes time.
On a 2WD I can do all four in about 2.5 hours. But it books at like 6.
You need a press and some adapters, but like npcc said, you can be loaned those.
Just take the brakes off, then pull both nuts for the knuckle. Take the whole thing down then press or pound the old ball joints out, and new ones in. Don't skimp on the parts either. Go Moog.
On a 2WD I can do all four in about 2.5 hours. But it books at like 6.
You need a press and some adapters, but like npcc said, you can be loaned those.
Just take the brakes off, then pull both nuts for the knuckle. Take the whole thing down then press or pound the old ball joints out, and new ones in. Don't skimp on the parts either. Go Moog.
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From: Stuttgart, Ar
I got the ball joint press kit from Nautozone. It's not perfect but it works.
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ConvertedFord, there is a good video on youtube for This project:
it is a 3 part video. I seen some things in this video that was good and some soso. I would mark the camber adjustment before I would knock it loose. Torque wrench? Take the good, leave the bad..
