2 WD Ball Joints replacement/ parts & labor ?

[vaquaro]

I'm not really set up to do this job myself . So question is ,best parts to use & shop labor time to install all 4 ball joints ? :dunno: Any and all advice welcome...Gord

[jimoshel]

The only thing difficult is removing the old joints. If there is a auto parts store near you maybe they have the tool for loan. It looks like a C clamp.The factory service manual is the best reference but both Haynes and Chilton show the procedure. I have taken a bolt, or pin that fit in the hole and hammered them out. Same thing driving the new one in.

[SW86]

its easy to do. a few hours and both sides could be done for a hell of a lot less than any shop

[tbrand]

I just rented a ball joint press from O'Reilly to replace a u-joint. It was about $120 up front, but if you return it within 48 hours you get a full refund.

[mvusse]

Only 48 hours? Gee, I would have bought it every time I borrowed it, then. Advance (part of the same chain as O'Reilly) gives you 45 days.

[Geonovast]

Last time I got a tool from O'reillys, I was told to get it back "whenever". Apparently that particular branch didn't lend out their valve spring compressor much.

[Pete M]

Last time I got a tool from O'reillys, I was told to get it back "whenever". Apparently that particular branch didn't lend out their valve spring compressor much.

 

:rotfl2:

 

I bought the el' cheapo version from harbor freight since it does U-joints too. I've found other uses for it too.

 

[tbrand]

I thought two days was a small window - maybe I misunderstood. Either way, it worked out much better than hammering the joint out like I did last time.

[SW86]

i used the one from autozone and there was no time limit. ive also used the one from harbor freight and they are exactly the same thing. its like 69 bucks to buy from harbor freight and 106-109 after tax from autozone. which you get every penny back when you take it back. itd be worth having if you had the extra cash but if not i wouldnt sweat it.

[ICEBOX]

Parts. from NAPA auto parts

 

Upper Master ride brand. # 10458 $ 21.69 each

lower master ride brand. # 10459 $ 26.69 each