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might as well do the the upper ones too. And while you got the axle apart, you might as well replace the axle u joints, wheel bearings, seals...
do a search. you will find plenty of information on do-it-yourself info. Do it yourself. That way when it happens again, you know what to do, for cheap.
Haynes manual is always a must if you plan on working on the truck!
Toolsource .com has a ball joint press kit for a little more than $100.00 It is designed to be used on dana 44 front axles. I have used it on multiple occasions and it worked great, also it can be used to press install and remove U-joints.