Lower Ball Joint Replacement

[Biskxp]

Kind of a mental note.

In progress of doing the upper and lower ball joints at the moment.

Upper Ball joints - no problem

Lower Ball Joints - Needed a 50 tonne hydraulic press to remove them.

They have been a bit slack for the last 5,000 miles or so. But not bad wear and tear for 130,000 miles really

[H2ummer]

I used a 2 pound hammer and some PB Blaster for the lower. Then an OTC ball joint kit to press in the new ones. Took about 8 hours to do the lower and uppers on both sides, plus change the wheel bearing assemblies.

http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k519/wcberry/UpperandLowerBallJointRemoved_zpse977c0f0.jpg (http://s1113.photobucket.com/user/wcberry/media/UpperandLowerBallJointRemoved_zpse977c0f0.jpg.html )

http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k519/wcberry/PressingInnewBallJoint_zps0015511b.jpg (http://s1113.photobucket.com/user/wcberry/media/PressingInnewBallJoint_zps0015511b.jpg.html)

[jmudler]

I need to do the same thing; hubs and joints. I own a 20 ton shop press so that will help. Anything else recommended to change while doing these changes? I assume brakes wouldn't hurt.

[H2ummer]

Good time to upgrade the tie rods to heavy duty ones. Especially if you off road or have bigger tires.