ball joints
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From: IL
ball joints
howdy guys. got bad ball joints in my 89 f-150. u guys know how much that'll cost me? the garage here wont get me the part so i have to go to "the city" to get it. i get the feeling the quote will be for installation too. id rather do it myself, saves money and i dont trust my truck to any mechanic but me 
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From: MCBH Kaneohe Bay, HI
is it 4x4 or 2x4 and if so the ball joints for a 2wd aint that expensive, you might as well get all 4 of em though, and get the sealed ones they last longer, less dirt and grit gettin there to wear em out.
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From: SE PA
Just did mine not to long ago on a '79 4x, just under $40 for all four and they are the Spicer units (sealed as recommened above) which I've found to be the best, especially when used off-road. Might be a little more if you have adjustability for alignment built into yours?
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From: Forest Hill MD
If you have not replaced them before make sure you have something to press them in with. Spent two days using everything I could think of called my friend for help. He gave me a iron cup to use to "press" them in with in twenty minutes i was done
Should have asked sooner
Chris
Should have asked sooner
Chris
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