Lower ball joints
12-04-2011, 09:24 PM
#1
Lower ball joints
Today was a day that i got a chance to attack sqeeking ball joints. Let me tell u all its not as easy as it looks. here is a cost that i spend
Ball joints mayle heavy duty version paid 43 each at import discount local store
ball joint seperator 14.99 at harbor freight tools
3-in-1 Ball Joint/U-Joint/C-Frame Press Service Kit $69.99 harbor freight tools
Super heavy duty jack stands $24.99
other tools u will need
13mm socket
17mm socket
22mm socket
floor jack
T45 star bit
2 cheater bars about 4 to 5 ft long
couple beers and good friend to help.
it took me about 1.5 hours per side
Ball joints mayle heavy duty version paid 43 each at import discount local store
ball joint seperator 14.99 at harbor freight tools
3-in-1 Ball Joint/U-Joint/C-Frame Press Service Kit $69.99 harbor freight tools
Super heavy duty jack stands $24.99
other tools u will need
13mm socket
17mm socket
22mm socket
floor jack
T45 star bit
2 cheater bars about 4 to 5 ft long
couple beers and good friend to help.
it took me about 1.5 hours per side
12-07-2011, 08:36 AM
#2
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Today was a day that i got a chance to attack sqeeking ball joints. Let me tell u all its not as easy as it looks. here is a cost that i spend
Ball joints mayle heavy duty version paid 43 each at import discount local store
ball joint seperator 14.99 at harbor freight tools
3-in-1 Ball Joint/U-Joint/C-Frame Press Service Kit $69.99 harbor freight tools
Super heavy duty jack stands $24.99
other tools u will need
13mm socket
17mm socket
22mm socket
floor jack
T45 star bit
2 cheater bars about 4 to 5 ft long
couple beers and good friend to help.
it took me about 1.5 hours per side
Ball joints mayle heavy duty version paid 43 each at import discount local store
ball joint seperator 14.99 at harbor freight tools
3-in-1 Ball Joint/U-Joint/C-Frame Press Service Kit $69.99 harbor freight tools
Super heavy duty jack stands $24.99
other tools u will need
13mm socket
17mm socket
22mm socket
floor jack
T45 star bit
2 cheater bars about 4 to 5 ft long
couple beers and good friend to help.
it took me about 1.5 hours per side
12-07-2011, 08:40 PM
#5
I replaced lower one closest to driver and passenger side and There is DIY on here but just be aware that u need some muscle to get the out and press back in. I had my brother help me but definitely worth saving over $300
