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09-11-2009, 08:08 AM
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alright
anyone know how hard the ball joints are to do in the jk .. what tools are needed and it is possible to do on the driveway
both my front lowers are shot and i need to get them done .
are there any aftermarket ones available have not searched yet figured someone on here would know ..
thanks
anyone know how hard the ball joints are to do in the jk .. what tools are needed and it is possible to do on the driveway
both my front lowers are shot and i need to get them done .
are there any aftermarket ones available have not searched yet figured someone on here would know ..
thanks
09-11-2009, 08:16 AM
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Tearing down ball joints might be a big pain in the a$$. You will need a press to get replaements in . You can get adjustable, serviceable BJs at rockauto.C_m
09-11-2009, 08:25 AM
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To do it by the book, you need a ball joint press. However, I've changed so many I cannot count just using a BFH and being really careful. Unless you know what to beat on, I wouldn't recommend it. The press will do a much cleaner job although it is much, much slower.
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09-11-2009, 09:51 AM
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ok thanks guys
what type of press any one got a link for what they look like . i have a buddy that has lots of tools . but he does not know what most are for so i need some pictures to see .
have done everything else on the jeep so far .. going to see if i can do this
what type of press any one got a link for what they look like . i have a buddy that has lots of tools . but he does not know what most are for so i need some pictures to see .
have done everything else on the jeep so far .. going to see if i can do this
09-11-2009, 09:58 AM
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This may give you an idea what to look for:
h**p://www.google.com/products?q=ball+joint+press&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.m icrosoft:en-US&oe=utf8&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=Do-qSsGkKoGGlAe9lti_Bg&sa=X&oi=product_result_group&c t=title&resnum=1
If you change yours, I would like the old ones for some R&D. I'll pay the shipping and some for your trouble of shipping them.
h**p://www.google.com/products?q=ball+joint+press&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.m icrosoft:en-US&oe=utf8&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=Do-qSsGkKoGGlAe9lti_Bg&sa=X&oi=product_result_group&c t=title&resnum=1
If you change yours, I would like the old ones for some R&D. I'll pay the shipping and some for your trouble of shipping them.
09-11-2009, 10:12 AM
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Most auto parts stores around here have a loaner tool program and they have ball-joint presses.
I bought one at Harbor Freight pretty cheap and even though it's imported "junk" it's done 4 vehicles so far so I'm happy with it.
.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=38335[/url]
I bought one at Harbor Freight pretty cheap and even though it's imported "junk" it's done 4 vehicles so far so I'm happy with it.
.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=38335[/url]
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09-11-2009, 08:51 PM
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To do it by the book, you need a ball joint press. However, I've changed so many I cannot count just using a BFH and being really careful. Unless you know what to beat on, I wouldn't recommend it. The press will do a much cleaner job although it is much, much slower.
