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Ball joint replacement
« on: September 24, 2015, 01:31:29 PM »
Well, I need ball joints. Rotated tires and the front knuckles have play which explains the wandering feeling from time to time. Just curious if anyone would be willing to help out in replacing them? I do not own the tools necessary to do the job at my house and have never done a ball joint replacement. Trying to save some coin as I can't budget this repair in right now. Thanks guys. //:hlp//
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Re: Ball joint replacement
« Reply #1 on: September 24, 2015, 01:45:29 PM »
You can rent the tools free from auto part stores. You have to leave a deposit but you get it back when you return the tools. You need the ball joint press and the 4x4 kit. And eat your wheaties. It's harder than I thought to get them to pop in.
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Re: Ball joint replacement
« Reply #2 on: September 24, 2015, 01:56:10 PM »
what does a ball joint replacment normally cost?
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Re: Ball joint replacement
« Reply #3 on: September 24, 2015, 02:00:43 PM »
Allsouth.  Your only difference in cost is the labor, and then you can trust that it's done right.   //LMAO//

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Ball joint replacement
« Reply #4 on: September 24, 2015, 02:21:42 PM »
Not a bad Job Ben. Like Bobby said, you can rent for free the Ball Joint press and 4x4 kit from the auto parts store. An air gun makes life easier but not totally required. I'm sure you have all the other tools needed.

Watch a YouTube vid and knock it out. :)

I'm in the middle of a backyard project so I can't commit any time to help just yet. But could in a month or so
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Re: Ball joint replacement
« Reply #5 on: September 24, 2015, 02:28:09 PM »
Well, it is definitely on the to do list as I just can't do it right now. Help is always better than winging it by myself but that is ultimately how you learn.
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Re: Ball joint replacement
« Reply #6 on: September 24, 2015, 02:28:14 PM »
Also, leave room to use a massive breaker bar!
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Re: Ball joint replacement
« Reply #7 on: September 24, 2015, 02:29:59 PM »
Danny just sent me a quote to do it. Expensive but that includes alignment which will be needed for sure. Time and money... something I wish I had more of in equal amounts
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Re: Ball joint replacement
« Reply #8 on: September 24, 2015, 04:58:08 PM »
If you do it "yourself" get a set of hands to help out. 

Wes did it on the side of a mountain, so you can do it in your driveway!

Maybe a 4 hour job for the handyman; 2 hours for a shop. 

Do both sides at the same time.

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Re: Ball joint replacement
« Reply #9 on: September 24, 2015, 05:36:07 PM »

If you do it "yourself" get a set of hands to help out. 

Wes did it on the side of a mountain, so you can do it in your driveway!

Maybe a 4 hour job for the handyman; 2 hours for a shop. 

Do both sides at the same time.

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And add a couple of hours if you have "helpers" that offer opinions, suggestions and cold beverages while you work.
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Re: Ball joint replacement
« Reply #10 on: September 24, 2015, 05:46:11 PM »
I have nightmares about on trail failure after watching Wes's. It's my worst fear. Whoever does it just get it done.

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Re: Ball joint replacement
« Reply #11 on: September 24, 2015, 06:07:06 PM »
Thanks fellas. After the price Danny quoted I would be dumb to not take the offer. Just need to save up for a bit.

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