View Poll Results: Have you replaced your ball joints?
once
104
35.49%
more than once
19
6.48%
will be replacing soon
48
16.38%
have not replaced, zero problems
122
41.64%
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Ball joint poll
Mountain Pass
Joined: Feb 2004
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Sure here you go guys! Not sure if they are a sponser or not, but if it gets taken down or re-directed I will be happy to PM it to you.
Part # 4WDBALLJOINTKIT
Price $230.94
http://catalog.powerstrokeshop.com/p...tegoryID=84614
Part # 4WDBALLJOINTKIT
Price $230.94
http://catalog.powerstrokeshop.com/p...tegoryID=84614
New User
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 10
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From: Twin Cities, MN
I just installed this same kit on Saturday 4/22/06. They are coming from Wabash Ford in Indianapolis.
2000 V10 4x4 4:30 88,000
Stealership did drivers side lower about 10k ago along with a full brake job and alignment. Passenger side lower was starting to go so I opted to replace all 4 with the MOOG kit myself. Upper grease zerk is 90 degree, but still too close for comfort. MOOG instructions state to remove it after greasing and re-install plug.
Passenger sider lower sealed bearing hub bolts were totally rusted! not fun! 7 ton puller and a big sledge hammer, so then I replaced the bearing too at $320, 4 wheel ABS.
You absolutely will need a seal installer tool, you can make one or buy one, but you will need one. You will also need a ball-joint press. If you replace a sealed bearing hub unit, also buy new stud bolts. Getting the old ones out is NOT easy, but all of my dealership mechanics and parts counter workers were on strike so I couldn't get parts.
I also opted to replace U-joints while I was in there. I also painted the hub studs with anti-sieze at re-assembly should I ever need to go back in there.
If the hub studs weren't rusted in so bad it really wouldn't have been that bad, but living in Minnesota, rust is everywhere.
Good Luck
2000 V10 4x4 4:30 88,000
Stealership did drivers side lower about 10k ago along with a full brake job and alignment. Passenger side lower was starting to go so I opted to replace all 4 with the MOOG kit myself. Upper grease zerk is 90 degree, but still too close for comfort. MOOG instructions state to remove it after greasing and re-install plug.
Passenger sider lower sealed bearing hub bolts were totally rusted! not fun! 7 ton puller and a big sledge hammer, so then I replaced the bearing too at $320, 4 wheel ABS.
You absolutely will need a seal installer tool, you can make one or buy one, but you will need one. You will also need a ball-joint press. If you replace a sealed bearing hub unit, also buy new stud bolts. Getting the old ones out is NOT easy, but all of my dealership mechanics and parts counter workers were on strike so I couldn't get parts.
I also opted to replace U-joints while I was in there. I also painted the hub studs with anti-sieze at re-assembly should I ever need to go back in there.
If the hub studs weren't rusted in so bad it really wouldn't have been that bad, but living in Minnesota, rust is everywhere.
Good Luck
New User
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 16
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2001 SC was starting to pull to the right @ 120000 miles, tires leaned in at the top and was starting to wear on the inside edges. Top joints shot - replaced with moogs myself. I have a ball joint press but the cups were too short so I cut some new ones out of house jack pipe. Made the seal driver out of pipe and flange. After one side was done and all the tools made up the other side went much smoother.
Elder User
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 772
Likes: 3
From: Mount Airy, MD
Originally Posted by Ford850
where can you buy a seal installer tool?
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...ht=ball+joints
Senior User
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 105
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From: Indianapolis
Oasis?
[QUOTE=biz4two]According to an Oasis report the upper and lower ball joints were changed at 35,400 miles in 2004...which is right before the warranty.
What is an Oasis report? How do you get one?
What is an Oasis report? How do you get one?
Posting Guru
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,477
Likes: 7
From: NAMPA, ID.
I am curious as to what noise if any was heard from the bad ball joints. Did the noise go away after the joints were replaced?
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New User
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 10
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From: Twin Cities, MN
Jack up one wheel at a time. Get a good hold on the wheel, cradling from the bottom with both arms, pull and lift toward you and up. If you hear or feel any slop, or clunk, their done.
My reccomendation, is to replace all four plus u-joints with MOOG greasables when the time comes. Then hopefully you won't ever have to do it again.
My reccomendation, is to replace all four plus u-joints with MOOG greasables when the time comes. Then hopefully you won't ever have to do it again.
FTE Leadership Emeritus
Joined: May 2004
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From: Melbourne, Aus
I had mine replaced about every 25,000-30,000 miles. Was on its 4th set when I sold her, and was probably needing replacement again.
Mine saw very dusty conditions, and regularly had to ford through water.
It is the records Ford has of all your warranty/recall work on your truck.
If you want one, just speak to your local friendly dealer.
Mine saw very dusty conditions, and regularly had to ford through water.
Originally Posted by vtmdsm25
What is an Oasis report? How do you get one?
If you want one, just speak to your local friendly dealer.
Last edited by BigF350; Apr 29, 2006 at 08:09 AM.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 910
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From: West-Central New York
I just had mine replaced on my 350 4x4 at 82,578. Not sure of the past history on it.
There is a company that provides complete front axle upgrades to specifically address all these problems. Can't remember the name but the cost of 2 grand and change was just to far out there for me.... until I started tallying up all the repairs of balljoints and bearings.
My general policy on this truck has been to always replace with heavy duty aftermarket but a complete axle change is out of reach right now.
There is a company that provides complete front axle upgrades to specifically address all these problems. Can't remember the name but the cost of 2 grand and change was just to far out there for me.... until I started tallying up all the repairs of balljoints and bearings.
My general policy on this truck has been to always replace with heavy duty aftermarket but a complete axle change is out of reach right now.
Freshman User
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 40
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upper right at 40k mi.
required reading before doing your BJs yourself is racerguy's nice write up.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=354091
required reading before doing your BJs yourself is racerguy's nice write up.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=354091
Freshman User
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 41
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Lately noticed a clunk when I hit a pothole just right. Figured I better check everything in the front end. Ball joints gone, 2 out of 3; did not even check the fourth one, just bought all four. Truck has just over 216k but it is an oddball to this site - 2WD. Went ahead and bought new Hawk brake pads and Powerslot rotors to do it all at the same time while it is all broken down. And no, never had any rotor problems, but one rear brake hung and wore down to the backing and scored the rotor bad and I just put a set of cheap Autozone pads on in a hurry to get me back running.