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| Author: | mtbdemon [ Sat Sep 20, 2014 11:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | So I checked my ball joints....... |
I checked these today when replacing my brake pads. The passenger side were pretty loose, but driver side had no slop. So, I assume both should be replaced at the same time, but more curious if this is something a simple mechanic can do or is this a job for the professionals? Thanks! Ken |
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| Author: | mass-hole [ Tue Sep 23, 2014 9:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: So I checked my ball joints....... |
mtbdemon wrote: I checked these today when replacing my brake pads. The passenger side were pretty loose, but driver side had no slop. So, I assume both should be replaced at the same time, but more curious if this is something a simple mechanic can do or is this a job for the professionals? Thanks! Ken I think they need to be pressed out, so I guess that would be the biggest hurdle, having access to a press. |
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| Author: | tom0826 [ Wed Sep 24, 2014 11:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: So I checked my ball joints....... |
I've done numerous ball joint replacements with a ball joint press from harbor freight. I would say very do-able for the home mechanic. Harder than a brake job, easier than a clutch job if that gives you a sense of difficulty. The press is 80 bucks plus tax and shipping. http://www.harborfreight.com/ball-joint ... 60827.html |
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| Author: | jrsavoie [ Thu Sep 25, 2014 12:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: So I checked my ball joints....... |
They have got to be easier than the ball joints on the GMT 400's. The Cheap ball joint presses should handle these little guys with ease. I've also bought a lot of tools on Ebay and other auctions. |
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| Author: | JeepMorrison [ Fri Sep 26, 2014 10:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: So I checked my ball joints....... |
Easy to do ball joints, hardest part is figuring out how the press works Sent with the power of children's screams!!! |
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| Author: | mightybeet [ Tue Oct 28, 2014 11:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: So I checked my ball joints....... |
tom0826 wrote: I've done numerous ball joint replacements with a ball joint press from harbor freight. I would say very do-able for the home mechanic. Harder than a brake job, easier than a clutch job if that gives you a sense of difficulty. The press is 80 bucks plus tax and shipping. http://www.harborfreight.com/ball-joint ... 60827.html does this kit have all the right adapters for lbj? |
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| Author: | JeepMorrison [ Wed Oct 29, 2014 11:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: So I checked my ball joints....... |
mightybeet wrote: tom0826 wrote: I've done numerous ball joint replacements with a ball joint press from harbor freight. I would say very do-able for the home mechanic. Harder than a brake job, easier than a clutch job if that gives you a sense of difficulty. The press is 80 bucks plus tax and shipping. http://www.harborfreight.com/ball-joint ... 60827.html does this kit have all the right adapters for lbj? Same one I used before, but I always rent one from autoparts store. Its "free" Sent with the power of children's screams!!! |
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| Author: | ChesterCRD [ Fri Oct 31, 2014 11:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: So I checked my ball joints....... |
4x4kayak2112 wrote: Easy to do ball joints, hardest part is figuring out how the press works Sent with the power of children's screams!!! Yep, I may have failed at that recently. I tried to use a similar kit rented from Advanced Auto, but wasn't able to figure out a good way to use the tool. I tried a couple different combinations of things, but in the end gave up and used my press. I disconnected the speed sensor in the engine bay and left the cable connected to the knuckle. If you take this approach, on the drivers side (with the CRD at least) it's very tight around that cable. I put a string on it before pulling it down and then used that guide it back into place when I was done. Hydraulic press makes the ball joint extraction/insertion part very easy if you have one available to you. |
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