Ball Joint and U-joint Replacement
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Ball Joint and U-joint Replacement
I would say I am fairly handy and can do a lot of DIY's, but alignments were a little out of my comfort zone. I went to the Steelership to get one done and they said they could not until my ball and inner u-joints were replaced.
I have had a mild case of death wobble (specific roads) but it would happen maybe 1 time a week and then go away for a few weeks. And to correct this I was starting with an Alignment.
After them telling me about my Ball Joints needing to be replaced to do an alignment I think I have found (one of) the smoking guns. I am planning on tackling this project next weekend (as I am moving to a new home this weekend and finally get a garage).
I wanted to get others opinions on replacing the U-Joint. I have not read anywhere that this could assist in my death wobble and replacing it, might not make the most financial sense right now. I have read all of the parts that could cause my wobble and I am going to start with the ball joints. Then move to the alignment and completely change out my tires (mismatched and different tread heights).
My Rig is a JKUR with a little over 45k miles and is bone stock. Please let me know what you think. Thanks.
I have had a mild case of death wobble (specific roads) but it would happen maybe 1 time a week and then go away for a few weeks. And to correct this I was starting with an Alignment.
After them telling me about my Ball Joints needing to be replaced to do an alignment I think I have found (one of) the smoking guns. I am planning on tackling this project next weekend (as I am moving to a new home this weekend and finally get a garage).
I wanted to get others opinions on replacing the U-Joint. I have not read anywhere that this could assist in my death wobble and replacing it, might not make the most financial sense right now. I have read all of the parts that could cause my wobble and I am going to start with the ball joints. Then move to the alignment and completely change out my tires (mismatched and different tread heights).
My Rig is a JKUR with a little over 45k miles and is bone stock. Please let me know what you think. Thanks.
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I would rent a ball joint press to avoid the agravation of tring to install them without the proper tool. Follow the instructions & you should be fine. You have already studied the potential track bar issues.
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Ball Joint/U joint
I did my ball joints at 42K as they were pretty bad. In the process, I ended up pulling the front axles. You'd have great
access to the U-joints, so in my opinion, you might as well replace them too. When I purchased by ball joint press, it
also did U-joints. Lot's of write ups on ball joint replacement. Good Luck!!
Jeremy - Lincoln, NE
access to the U-joints, so in my opinion, you might as well replace them too. When I purchased by ball joint press, it
also did U-joints. Lot's of write ups on ball joint replacement. Good Luck!!
Jeremy - Lincoln, NE
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How do I tell if I need to replace my U-Joint as well? I just want to make sure I need to replace it compared to the dealership trying to get me for more money. I am going to do it all myself (Renting the press) but should I also tackle the U-Joint.
tchaap - Thanks for the suggestion, I wouldn't have thought to ask for that as well.
tchaap - Thanks for the suggestion, I wouldn't have thought to ask for that as well.
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How do I tell if I need to replace my U-Joint as well? I just want to make sure I need to replace it compared to the dealership trying to get me for more money. I am going to do it all myself (Renting the press) but should I also tackle the U-Joint.
tchaap - Thanks for the suggestion, I wouldn't have thought to ask for that as well.
tchaap - Thanks for the suggestion, I wouldn't have thought to ask for that as well.