You might want to check with your parts store because you might have to get
the whole control arm, you have to change the upper arm.The bottom ones are probably pressed in.
I know a 99 f-150 you have to get the arms for so I'm going by that.
Ranger maybe not, check with the store.
How to change upper ball joint on 1999 ford ranger?
2 wheel drive or 4 wheel drive?
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Rubber gaiters split on front suspension wishbone ball joints?
could anyone tell me if these are easy to change and how much is the job is likely to cost.
Thank you for your answers
Gina
Rubber gaiters split on front suspension wishbone ball joints?
Hi, Gina
You will need to change the whole ball joint unfortunately as you cannot get the rubber boot seperately.
It is about 拢60 per side fitted and supplied.
Cheers
Geordie
Rubber gaiters split on front suspension wishbone ball joints?
depends on the car but an escort for example around 50 quid a side
Dear Gina :take it in for alignment,let the mechanic charge You for the part and save for the labor cost.paying only for alignment.
Thank you for your answers
Gina
Rubber gaiters split on front suspension wishbone ball joints?
Hi, Gina
You will need to change the whole ball joint unfortunately as you cannot get the rubber boot seperately.
It is about 拢60 per side fitted and supplied.
Cheers
Geordie
Rubber gaiters split on front suspension wishbone ball joints?
depends on the car but an escort for example around 50 quid a side
Dear Gina :take it in for alignment,let the mechanic charge You for the part and save for the labor cost.paying only for alignment.
Do I need a press to change my balljoints?
My truck is a '79 Ford F-150 four wheel drive and I'm changing all four ball joints this weekend. Any helpful suggestions?
Do I need a press to change my balljoints?
You'll need a press, big c-clamp looking thing, also the right adapters with it. Sounds like you're dealing with a dana 44 axle. There's also a special socket for the sleve in the upper ball joint.
Do I need a press to change my balljoints?
You shouldn't need a press for the ball joints. However there is a socket that you may need to remove ball joint from the frame. Not sure if the auto part stores will have it or if it is a dealer item. I know a lot of them just twist in to the frame.
Yea, good luck its alot of fun, but yes you will need a press should be able to use a parts house rental tool though
well it would help, but and good big jawed vice will do, done t hundreds of em, all different ways ,but I must say if you never done it before, its best to have someone show you first, or have it done, their are many things to know and to look out for and one of em is needle bearings, and how to remove the old and press in the new with small sockets, if a vice is used, and if it is a three joint shaft, note when you replace them all joints must be faze with each other OK . good luck
ill tell you a little secret on that.just about a day or so before you get ready to change them,put the ball joints in the freezer,because metal shrinks when they get cold and when you get ready to put them in,just put them in a ice chest and take the chest to your truck,and being cold,they will slide right in,and when they get warm,they will expand.i did that alot of times.
yes they do need to be pressed, and in all honesty your best bet is to take the control arms to a parts store w/ a machine shop.....they should charge about 20 a peice.
lightinin.....
when answering........ read the question.
is Ball Joint , not U -Joints.
all 4 ?
Do I need a press to change my balljoints?
You'll need a press, big c-clamp looking thing, also the right adapters with it. Sounds like you're dealing with a dana 44 axle. There's also a special socket for the sleve in the upper ball joint.
Do I need a press to change my balljoints?
You shouldn't need a press for the ball joints. However there is a socket that you may need to remove ball joint from the frame. Not sure if the auto part stores will have it or if it is a dealer item. I know a lot of them just twist in to the frame.
Yea, good luck its alot of fun, but yes you will need a press should be able to use a parts house rental tool though
well it would help, but and good big jawed vice will do, done t hundreds of em, all different ways ,but I must say if you never done it before, its best to have someone show you first, or have it done, their are many things to know and to look out for and one of em is needle bearings, and how to remove the old and press in the new with small sockets, if a vice is used, and if it is a three joint shaft, note when you replace them all joints must be faze with each other OK . good luck
ill tell you a little secret on that.just about a day or so before you get ready to change them,put the ball joints in the freezer,because metal shrinks when they get cold and when you get ready to put them in,just put them in a ice chest and take the chest to your truck,and being cold,they will slide right in,and when they get warm,they will expand.i did that alot of times.
yes they do need to be pressed, and in all honesty your best bet is to take the control arms to a parts store w/ a machine shop.....they should charge about 20 a peice.
lightinin.....
when answering........ read the question.
is Ball Joint , not U -Joints.
all 4 ?
How do you change a lower ball joint on a 2003 chevy S10 ZR2?
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How do you change a lower ball joint on a 2003 chevy S10 ZR2?
i own a repair shop,and its not to bad of a job if you have the right tools ,but if not its going to be a hard one to do,you first remove the wheel ,and then block the front end up,and then there's factory rivets you have to grind off to remove it,you need to release some of the tension on the lower control arm,and let it hang down,then you grind out the rivets,and remove the nut that holds it in place on the control arm,and then use a pickle fork or similar tool to remove it,from there its pretty easy to do.what you need to do is get a real good repair manual on the truck that will help you more than anything else could, i suggest a good Haynes repair manual there the best to use,advance auto parts has them,,good luck i hope this help,sphp web hosting fan in computer stop
How do you change a lower ball joint on a 2003 chevy S10 ZR2?
i own a repair shop,and its not to bad of a job if you have the right tools ,but if not its going to be a hard one to do,you first remove the wheel ,and then block the front end up,and then there's factory rivets you have to grind off to remove it,you need to release some of the tension on the lower control arm,and let it hang down,then you grind out the rivets,and remove the nut that holds it in place on the control arm,and then use a pickle fork or similar tool to remove it,from there its pretty easy to do.what you need to do is get a real good repair manual on the truck that will help you more than anything else could, i suggest a good Haynes repair manual there the best to use,advance auto parts has them,,good luck i hope this help,s
How can I change a lower ball hitch on a 97 Ford Taurus?
I have a 97 Ford Taurus and the lower ball joint on it is broke and won't come off how do I get it off?
How can I change a lower ball hitch on a 97 Ford Taurus?
Are you attempting this repair in the driveway? If so, I would recommend you remove the steering knuckle with the ball joint, and bring it to any shop that has a bearing press, and have them press in a the new balljoint into the knuckle for you. That way, the hard part of the job is eliminated. Hope this helps.
How can I change a lower ball hitch on a 97 Ford Taurus?
Are you attempting this repair in the driveway? If so, I would recommend you remove the steering knuckle with the ball joint, and bring it to any shop that has a bearing press, and have them press in a the new balljoint into the knuckle for you. That way, the hard part of the job is eliminated. Hope this helps.
Ball joints ?
It's that time of year to get a state vehicle inspection sticker. Garage 1 said upper and lower ball joints on both sides were bad, needed to be changed and front end alignment before I can get a sticker. Garage 2 said nothing was wrong with the ball joints just needed a front end alignment. How do I check the ball joints on my own to see if the ball joints are bad or not? Thanks.
Ball joints ?
Do you get any clunking sound when you step on the brakes? The sound is a low thunk in the front end. But if you jack up the front end where both wheels are off the ground, (but make sure you lift it by the frame, you want the weight of the car off the suspension). Then you can either use a heavy pry bar , put it under the center of the tire and lift. Have someone look under the suspension at the same timeat the ball joints. There should be very little play in the joints, if they pop up and down easily, then its time for a replacement. Also grab your tires by hand from both sides of the tire and wiggle side to side, look at the suspension, thereshould be no play or bouncing in the idler arm, centerlink or tie rod ends.If so, time to replace them too.
easiest thing to do is go to a 3rd garage and ask to see the affected parts while he tests them for you if he says that you need parts too.
good luck
Ball joints ?
If your tires are wearing unevenly you may have bad ball joints. I would get it inspected and let them tell you and if they say your ball joints are bad and your front end is out of alignment. You should get a free re-inspection if they find something wrong. Garage 1 sounds like they want to separate you from your money. If you do get the ball joints replaced get the greasable kind and keep them greased at every oil change and they will last a long time, possibly 200,000 miles. That's how long I got out of mine.
Jack up a front wheel. Put a board or something under the wheel and try to lift up. There should be NO free play. If there is, it is ball joints.
IF YOU CAN JACK UP THE VEHICLE SO THE FRONT TIRES ARE JUST OFF THE GROUND GET SOMEONE TO PUT A LONG PRY BAR UNDER THE TIRE AND AS THEY APPLY PRESSURE IF THE BALL JOINTS ARE BAD THERE WILL BE MOVENENT IN THE SHAFT OF THE BALL JOINT WHERE IT CONNECTS TO THE SPINDLE ASSEMBLY
IF THERE IS NO PLAY THERE THEY SHOULD BE GOOD
Ball joints ?
Do you get any clunking sound when you step on the brakes? The sound is a low thunk in the front end. But if you jack up the front end where both wheels are off the ground, (but make sure you lift it by the frame, you want the weight of the car off the suspension). Then you can either use a heavy pry bar , put it under the center of the tire and lift. Have someone look under the suspension at the same timeat the ball joints. There should be very little play in the joints, if they pop up and down easily, then its time for a replacement. Also grab your tires by hand from both sides of the tire and wiggle side to side, look at the suspension, thereshould be no play or bouncing in the idler arm, centerlink or tie rod ends.If so, time to replace them too.
easiest thing to do is go to a 3rd garage and ask to see the affected parts while he tests them for you if he says that you need parts too.
good luck
Ball joints ?
If your tires are wearing unevenly you may have bad ball joints. I would get it inspected and let them tell you and if they say your ball joints are bad and your front end is out of alignment. You should get a free re-inspection if they find something wrong. Garage 1 sounds like they want to separate you from your money. If you do get the ball joints replaced get the greasable kind and keep them greased at every oil change and they will last a long time, possibly 200,000 miles. That's how long I got out of mine.
Jack up a front wheel. Put a board or something under the wheel and try to lift up. There should be NO free play. If there is, it is ball joints.
IF YOU CAN JACK UP THE VEHICLE SO THE FRONT TIRES ARE JUST OFF THE GROUND GET SOMEONE TO PUT A LONG PRY BAR UNDER THE TIRE AND AS THEY APPLY PRESSURE IF THE BALL JOINTS ARE BAD THERE WILL BE MOVENENT IN THE SHAFT OF THE BALL JOINT WHERE IT CONNECTS TO THE SPINDLE ASSEMBLY
IF THERE IS NO PLAY THERE THEY SHOULD BE GOOD
Should I change out my F150 truck's lower ball joints myself? read more below.?
my f150 '98 ball joints have 1%26quot; play (+100k miles) and so I want to remove them myself. autozone parts dude says don't do it because it's too tough. I'm a hard headed engineer that does a lot of work on my vehicles and I say...I'm doing it. I'm about to go get a haynes manual but thought I'd ask here first how hard it is with the manual rental tool. the ball joints are $39 each. tool rental is essencially free. Having someone do it is about 450 bucks. any advice for me when I do the repair?
Should I change out my F150 truck's lower ball joints myself? read more below.?
Hey. take no notice of the above.
I have a 1976 350 Chevy 1-Ton flat bed.... So what... I fit power steering where there was none, under 2 hours...Changed all the ball joints in under 2 hours and both front brakes in under 2 hours... Get down, do it and and have pride...
Dr A
Should I change out my F150 truck's lower ball joints myself? read more below.?
don't do it because if you get started and you come to a point where it wrong how are you going to take it somewhere and get it fixed? Then you'll be stuck with your truck torn apart.
Remember that when you're tearing apart your front end you can expect the truck to be torn apart for a couple of days depending on your work ethic. Also if you are going to change your ball joints you might as well replace or repack your bearings and check your seals and dust covers to see if they need to be replaced. If it is four wheel drive you will have to disassemble your hubs which takes another special tool. It is a lot of work to replace ball joints, but a dedicated weekend or hobbiest mechanic can handle it.
they aren't extremely hard as long as you know/figure out what to do. Basically take the tires off then remove the spindle and then you remove the snap ring on the ball joint. Then if it pushes out from the bottom of the control arm take a sledge hammer knock it out. Finally use the Ball Joint Press to press the new one it put the snap ring on and put back together. Repeat for the other side.
with the right tools which can be rented not a bad job. make sure you have all the tools before you start and it can be done. haynes repair manual worth every cent and you make it back with the money you save by doing it yourself. just take it in for a front end alignment when your done. good luck
you sound like me ! i,am stubborn too. ha, ha. well it can be a job but if you have the tools you need to do the job and time to do it then i can,t see why you can,t do it. just get a book like you said and lay your tools out what you need and take your time.
Should I change out my F150 truck's lower ball joints myself? read more below.?
Hey. take no notice of the above.
I have a 1976 350 Chevy 1-Ton flat bed.... So what... I fit power steering where there was none, under 2 hours...Changed all the ball joints in under 2 hours and both front brakes in under 2 hours... Get down, do it and and have pride...
Dr A
Should I change out my F150 truck's lower ball joints myself? read more below.?
don't do it because if you get started and you come to a point where it wrong how are you going to take it somewhere and get it fixed? Then you'll be stuck with your truck torn apart.
Remember that when you're tearing apart your front end you can expect the truck to be torn apart for a couple of days depending on your work ethic. Also if you are going to change your ball joints you might as well replace or repack your bearings and check your seals and dust covers to see if they need to be replaced. If it is four wheel drive you will have to disassemble your hubs which takes another special tool. It is a lot of work to replace ball joints, but a dedicated weekend or hobbiest mechanic can handle it.
they aren't extremely hard as long as you know/figure out what to do. Basically take the tires off then remove the spindle and then you remove the snap ring on the ball joint. Then if it pushes out from the bottom of the control arm take a sledge hammer knock it out. Finally use the Ball Joint Press to press the new one it put the snap ring on and put back together. Repeat for the other side.
with the right tools which can be rented not a bad job. make sure you have all the tools before you start and it can be done. haynes repair manual worth every cent and you make it back with the money you save by doing it yourself. just take it in for a front end alignment when your done. good luck
you sound like me ! i,am stubborn too. ha, ha. well it can be a job but if you have the tools you need to do the job and time to do it then i can,t see why you can,t do it. just get a book like you said and lay your tools out what you need and take your time.
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