Replacement parts?
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Replacement parts?
I would like to replace the tie rod end, tie rod and drag link ball joints. I have not been able to find the joints, everywhere i go can only find the complete tie rod ends, tie rods and drag links, not just the joints.
I've been to four parts stores and i'm really getting frustrated, if you guys know what the joints are called or part number or a place to order these ball joints that would be GREAT!!!!
Please help...
I've been to four parts stores and i'm really getting frustrated, if you guys know what the joints are called or part number or a place to order these ball joints that would be GREAT!!!!
Please help...
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if i remember right you can get em on ebay and google 
eBay Motors: All 4 ball joints 4WD Bronco 1966-79. F100,F150 1972-79 (item 190277742225 end time Feb-01-09 17:52:53 PST)
https://www.am-autoparts.com/AM/Stee...-/AM-37749670/
eBay Motors: All 4 ball joints 4WD Bronco 1966-79. F100,F150 1972-79 (item 190277742225 end time Feb-01-09 17:52:53 PST)
https://www.am-autoparts.com/AM/Stee...-/AM-37749670/
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I think you're right, i can only find the entire assembly. By the time i buy 4 ball joints i'll almost have $200 in it anyway might as well buy all new parts.
Next question, is the rotor on the Dana 44 press fit? Is it possible to get it off without?
I have the spindle socket, i hope i can just pull the rotor right off.
Next question, is the rotor on the Dana 44 press fit? Is it possible to get it off without?
I have the spindle socket, i hope i can just pull the rotor right off.
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You cannot replace just the ball joints only, 'cuz how on earth could you install them?
These parts were swagged into the tie rods ends and draglink, so they are only furnished with these parts.
These parts were swagged into the tie rods ends and draglink, so they are only furnished with these parts.
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To seperate the rotor from the hub you have to drive out the lugs. Thread an old nut preferably not a lug nut onto the lung until you have only a couple turns before the threads are even and smack it with a hammer. The hub is resest like half way around so drive a dull chisel around it until it starts to seperate from the rotor. I find it helps to hit the flange of the hub a few times to break any bonding between the 2. When youre putting it back together I smear a thin coat of anti-seize on the mating surfaces. Make it easier next time.
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To seperate the rotor from the hub you have to drive out the lugs. Thread an old nut preferably not a lug nut onto the lung until you have only a couple turns before the threads are even and smack it with a hammer. The hub is resest like half way around so drive a dull chisel around it until it starts to seperate from the rotor. I find it helps to hit the flange of the hub a few times to break any bonding between the 2. When youre putting it back together I smear a thin coat of anti-seize on the mating surfaces. Make it easier next time.
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Maybe if you've never had a 4x4.
Anyway, thanks for the reply i had no idea that the lugs came into play here i assumed the only fastening the spindle on was the hub cap.
Anyway, thanks for the reply i had no idea that the lugs came into play here i assumed the only fastening the spindle on was the hub cap.
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Once you remove the old lug studs, you cannot reuse them!
The lug studs have serrations on the ends, and once removed, that flattens out the serrations, so while they may go back on, they won't work worth a damn, and will be loose.
The new lug studs have to be pressed into the hubs. Hitting them with a hammer will not work!
The best way to do it, is take the hub & rotor to an auto machine shop, they will press the old studs out, then press in new studs.
The lug studs have serrations on the ends, and once removed, that flattens out the serrations, so while they may go back on, they won't work worth a damn, and will be loose.
The new lug studs have to be pressed into the hubs. Hitting them with a hammer will not work!
The best way to do it, is take the hub & rotor to an auto machine shop, they will press the old studs out, then press in new studs.