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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

 

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

 

you do need a press, but its not that bad if you're mechanicly inclined

 

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.

 

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

 

This may give you an idea what to look for:

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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.

 

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.
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thanks guys,

he has one of those . i will get on that this weekend .

thanks for the help

 

You forgot to tell them that sometimes you need the magic sparkle wrench and a BFH

 

Looking forward to a step by step write up.