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Old Sep 27, 2008 | 12:28 PM
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How would i lube a squeaky ball joint? Or would i have to just get some new ones? Thanks.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2008 | 12:54 PM
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if they have a grease fitting on them it will look like a tiny ball. if so just put a grease gun on them and pump it a few times. if it doesn't have that fitting then it cant be greased.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2008 | 12:56 PM
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if you get new ones get factory or moog. trust me, I didnt and they didnt last a month.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2008 | 02:53 PM
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If they are squeaking, you need new ones. Don't even try to grease them.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2008 | 10:54 PM
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Would it be a job for the garage or could it be do it yourselfer, on a 97 f150
 
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Old Sep 27, 2008 | 11:21 PM
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you can do it yourself if you have the right tools, advance auto and maby auto zone have a loaner tool you can use to press the ball joints out on the truck without removing the control arm. it looks like a giant c clamp. If your fairly mechanically inclined and have enough tools you can do it yourself. here's a link to how to do it. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/3...f-150-4x4.html
 
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