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Old Jul 26, 2005 | 07:30 AM
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changing Ball Joints

I am going to change ball joints this weekend, is there any thing else I should change sence I am in that area? I was going go ahead and get new wheel bearings and shocks.
Its a 96 with 130,00 miles.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2005 | 10:36 AM
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Change upper and lower ball joints.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2005 | 11:05 AM
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Change the inner axle shaft bearing and seal located on the spindle.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2005 | 07:31 PM
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Consider replacing U-Joints, Radius arm bushings, Axle pivot bushings.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2005 | 08:33 PM
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Inspect for wear the tie rod ends before and steering components.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 02:29 PM
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Replace your torrington bearing and seals.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 04:58 PM
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torrington bearing ??????
 
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