Ball Joints

[ParadiseMJ]

I've never done ball joints. My son was told he needs passenger side upper & lower. They quoted him $475 for one side. I know I can get decent parts are less than $100...although the shop told him they are $140 per side. This a highway driver, not much off-road if any, so I don't need any super duper performance or adjustable ones. Just quality OEM replacements

So...this'll be a teaching moment, for both of us...anyone got a good comprehensive How-To write-up with photos, tips & tricks? I would appreciate it. His truck is an XJ, a 90, 4WD, 4.0 etc.

 

[Jeep Driver]

There are some good vids on youtube.

 

Walk you through the whole thing.

 

Not something I look forward to.

[Rockfrog]

Done it a few times, buy or rent the tool (ball joint press). It's not that difficult really, just that the joints can get stubborn. Check into the Synergy joints ... they are actually cheaper than Moogs and such (at least up here they are) and stronger as well.

The repair is fairly straight forward but time consuming.

[Strokermjcomanche]

A 1k for both sides !!!!???? Highway robbery, I'd do it for half except I'm in Ohio. you might as well buy a Dana 44 for that price. shop around see what other shops charge first .

[87Warrior]

The best tutorials I found/used.

Part 1:

Part 2:

 

It is NOT a hard job, but it is slow.

[ftpiercecracker1]

Superb image quality, good angle/lighting, easy to follow and understand.

 

He's a cool guy, i have met him in person. Bought a 4.0 short block from him.

 

 

 

 

This is part 1 of a 3 part vid

 

Best of luck. :thumbsup:

[ParadiseMJ]

Some great info there...thanks all!