ParadiseMJ Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 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 replacementsSo...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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 There are some good vids on youtube. Walk you through the whole thing. Not something I look forward to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockfrog Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 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 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 The best tutorials I found/used. Part 1: Part 2: It is NOT a hard job, but it is slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ftpiercecracker1 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 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: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParadiseMJ Posted February 20, 2014 Author Share Posted February 20, 2014 Some great info there...thanks all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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