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Oct 8, 2009 | 01:58 PM

Ruby's X

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Front balljoints

Are front balljoints do-able for us weekend mechanics or should I do what the chilton's manual said and let the pro's do it.

Oct 8, 2009 | 02:12 PM

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Doable

They aren't too bad, just need to rent a ball joint press from bumper to Bumper or Napa or whoever, IMHO.

Oct 8, 2009 | 02:16 PM

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So you can rent the tool? The mechanic at the shop I talked to said it took him three months to get this tool.

Oct 8, 2009 | 02:18 PM

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Rental

Last set of ball joints I did, it was $100 deposit at bumper to bumper, free rental, just have to leave the deposit until you return the tool. I personally think you may want to talk to a different mechanic, something sounds fishy with the one you have now......

Oct 8, 2009 | 02:25 PM

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That's what I thought. Thanks for the reply. Mechanic said it would be about $100 in parts and $600 labor. I'm calling bumper to bumper!

Oct 8, 2009 | 02:40 PM

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Ball Joint Replacement Write-Up For Ford F250 F350 Super Duty
This is a great step by step.They are right about renting the press.It would not hurt to buy some beer and invite a couple of buddies.The extra hands help alot.

Oct 9, 2009 | 04:21 AM

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Thanks for the link riverrat. Great right up! Will save me lots of money. Appreciate it.

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Oct 9, 2009 | 09:55 AM

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So you can rent the tool? The mechanic at the shop I talked to said it took him three months to get this tool.

He's either lying, or he owed the Snap-On guy a ton of money and the salesman refused to give him another tool until said mechanic brought down his balance.

I bought a Universal OTC ball joint press kit and the Super Duty adapter kit and received it within a few days.

Oct 9, 2009 | 02:03 PM

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Thanks again for the reply's. This mechanic was really giving me the run around. Finally got him to tally everything up and it came to $1100. Called Bumper to Bumper and they are on sale now. $250 for two upper and two lower, plus another $200 for vacuum seals and dust covers. $700 savings, priceless! I really appreciate the help guys.

Oct 9, 2009 | 02:10 PM

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Check your local Ford House.I bought all the seals,u-joints,and o-rings from them and they were right about the same price as your local parts chains.All Motorcraft stuff.Same part numbers as in the write up I sent you.