Front ball joints tips/hints/tricks?
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Front ball joints tips/hints/tricks?
Well I decided to give the ball joints a check and whataya know, the pass side is starting to become loose, so they will be changed out quite soon. I'll prob'ly do both sides. Any tips/hints/tricks/suggestions/comments/etc? Can I get a beer difficulty too? lol
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If you are on your own...Plan for a day of work and a day of cussing with alcohol. Just plan for it. If it goes without issues, you won.t need the cussing cept for when you drive it afterwards and wonder why you didnt change em earlier.
Make a list of tools you are going to need for everything and make sure you have em. Even the tools that you may need if something pops up you didnt plan on.
I am not saying it is a tough job...just time conuming. And it never fails that something else comes up when you are doing something for the first time.
Make a list of tools you are going to need for everything and make sure you have em. Even the tools that you may need if something pops up you didnt plan on.
I am not saying it is a tough job...just time conuming. And it never fails that something else comes up when you are doing something for the first time.
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If you are on your own...Plan for a day of work and a day of cussing with alcohol. Just plan for it. If it goes without issues, you won.t need the cussing cept for when you drive it afterwards and wonder why you didnt change em earlier.
Make a list of tools you are going to need for everything and make sure you have em. Even the tools that you may need if something pops up you didnt plan on.
I am not saying it is a tough job...just time conuming. And it never fails that something else comes up when you are doing something for the first time.
Make a list of tools you are going to need for everything and make sure you have em. Even the tools that you may need if something pops up you didnt plan on.
I am not saying it is a tough job...just time conuming. And it never fails that something else comes up when you are doing something for the first time.
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If you take it to a "good" alignment tech after you get finished he can install the right sleeves you need to set the caster/camber. Thats if you need them at all.
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Check this out.Make sure you have a ball joint press,you can rent them.
Ford Super Duty Ball Joint Replacement Procedure | Superdutypsd.com
Ford Super Duty Ball Joint Replacement Procedure | Superdutypsd.com
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2X on Berrys post that is a very good writeup to follow. As for the caster/camber sleeves mark them real good if you need to remove them so you can put them back in the same place. I know they are not adjustable but better safe than sorry then if you take it to be aligned and you need sleeves let them install them.
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Check this out.Make sure you have a ball joint press,you can rent them.
Ford Super Duty Ball Joint Replacement Procedure | Superdutypsd.com
Ford Super Duty Ball Joint Replacement Procedure | Superdutypsd.com
Great link Barry !, I wish I would have seen it before I recently did my 1999 f350 used the press on the joints in and out. I used fine sanded paper to clean the inside of the spindles where the new joints go witch made the install go much smoother it still was a 6 hour job for me to complete both sides with the help of my son ( thanks David )
Auto zone will loan you the ball joint press for free !
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Heres a link to good instructions with part numbers tools needed and even pictures 2004 F250 Ball Joint Replacement you can even save it to your computer in PDF format to look at offline
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Heres a link to good instructions with part numbers tools needed and even pictures 2004 F250 Ball Joint Replacement you can even save it to your computer in PDF format to look at offline
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