How much wouls some new ball joints cost with installation where could i get this done for the cheapest price thanks alot....is it safe to drive with bad ball joints?

 

You need to call shops in your area and get quotes on the phone. If your ball joints are popping when you hit bumps or when turning you need to get them replaced. Badman

 

I did them myself and saved on the labor, not that hard. I got Moog replacement balljoints. Put them in the freezer the day before you install them. I borrowed a balljoint press from a mechanic, you can prob rent one from the parts store.

 

Yea, they're ~$40 per, and maybe 3-4hrs labor for both. That's a ball park guess though.
I did them myself, renting the balljoint press from a parts store.

I did some research before I did them to find out the dangers of driving with bad balljoints, maybe you'll be able to find the site too if you search on it - A guy with a restored 1st gen (hugger orange I think), took his brand new car for a spin, before putting in the front suspension, ie, balljoints. His front right suspension "came off", and he slid the car to a stop on the a-arms, removing most of the paint off the underside of his car. And I think it was a tad bit scary too.

 

Yea jeep had a recall about ball joints just recent and my moms jeep was a victem oof that recall luckly she was on a local street....she said it was pretty scary

 

I replaced my front struts, sway bar bushings and end links, other than that the front suspension parts are original and stock. Now whenever I drive over any small bump in the road the drivers side front suspension makes a solid bonk type sound. It only does this on the drivers side. Seems like it's a verticle travel, loose joint or something... Does this sound like a ball joint problem?

The car did not do this when the front struts (original struts) were old and worn out (they were toast). The car has 150K mi on it.

 

Just thinking about this alittle. Did you make sure to tighting the bolt on the top of the strut all the way?? If you did not it will make a "bonk" type sound as it moves up and down in the pocket. Just a thought.

 

I thought of that as well, or that maybe the bearing is bad. So I popped the dust cover off and put a floor jack under the tire. Raised it, lowered it, looks tight to me.

 

i already gave you a number to a buddy's shop and he's one of the cheaper ones around here assuming you even need ball joints done on your car.

 

in the freezer? does that make them easier to install cause they shrink a little bit?

 

I'm guessing thats why