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Nov 11, 2003 | 11:50 AM

scooter_1968

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Ball Joints

How Hard is it to replace the upper and lower ball Joints on a
93 F150
5.0 automatic
ext cab. 2wd

Nov 12, 2003 | 04:19 AM

missouguy

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My '94 F-250 was a piece of cake. Just get the ball joint seperator and ball joint press from the auto parts store. Makes it a no brainer. I got mine at Autozone, rented me the tools for free.

Also get a Haynes manual, about 12 bucks.

Good Luck

Frank

Nov 12, 2003 | 06:06 AM

robraz

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From: pa

piece of cake
i did mine without a seperator
just smash them out
1.5 hrs for both sides even if you don't know what you are doing

Nov 12, 2003 | 01:47 PM

dbuck50

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robraz, did you need the ball joint press?

Nov 12, 2003 | 01:57 PM

robraz

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nope-they came out easy with a little persuasion from a 2 lb sledge
took a 1 minutes to break them loose
use a socket and a hammer-no problem

Nov 12, 2003 | 03:25 PM

dbuck50

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is the procedure any more difficult on a 4X4?

Nov 12, 2003 | 04:25 PM

robraz

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it was done on a 4x4
no problem

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Nov 13, 2003 | 05:43 AM

robraz

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From: pa

i don't know how you would remove the spindle without removing all the other parts you mentioned BUT if you are able to-please let me know-this may be a time saver for me

Nov 14, 2003 | 04:36 AM

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missouguy

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I just hate beating on my truck like that when the tools to do the job are available without charge. You have to go get the parts anyway, why not pick up the tools at the same time. I'd sure hate to damage my spindle or axle.

Just my .02

Frank

Nov 14, 2003 | 05:54 AM

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robraz

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i agree-if the tools are available-definitely
but in my case they were not and the job was easy
and btw, i have acquired the tool and will use it next time