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Old Apr 30, 2005 | 01:54 PM
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Ball joints

Can anybody tell me how to change the ball joints in the front.
Thanks in advance.
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Old Apr 30, 2005 | 06:20 PM
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Re: Ball joints

Originally posted by slow83sc
Can anybody tell me how to change the ball joints in the front.
Thanks in advance.
Easy 2-step process:

1.) Remove old ones.
2.) Install new ones.

You might want to snag a manual for more detail.
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Old Apr 30, 2005 | 06:26 PM
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Do a search this subject has been beaten to death. There are some great treads on this subject.
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Old Apr 30, 2005 | 07:52 PM
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you need a ball joint press, you can rent them at most autozone type places. you have to remove the spindle from the lower joint then press it out with the press. and the press in the new one. best bet is to do a rebuild while your at it. new springs strust tie rod ends ect.

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Old Apr 30, 2005 | 09:26 PM
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And try not to kill yourself on the spring...support the A-arm and use a safety chain to keep the spring in place just in case.
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