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| jr91472 |
  Dec 27 2006, 03:56 PM
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"I'm pacing myself sergeant..."  Group: Members Posts: 1,205 Joined: 2-August 04 From: McKinney, TX Member No.: 2,437  |
I need to replace the ball joints that go on the end of the tie rods, but instead I ordered the ball joint that mounts the suspension to the A-arm. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
I am trying to tighten up my steering as it feels a bit wobbly and I can see "looseness" at the tie rod ends. But the question now is: should I go ahead and do the other ball joints since I have them. I don't "think" the A-arm ball joints are bad, but honestly I am not sure how to tell if they are or not. Is this a big job? Sounds like I need a special tool. What other hardware is required? help! |
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| ClayPerrine |
Dec 28 2006, 09:42 AM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,537 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille 
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No, I don't have the special socket for the ball joints. But I am going to buy one for future use. It can be the local loaner tool for any DFW owners who needs to use it.
If you need help with the ball joints and tie rods, we could do a tech session in Early January at my house on how to replace them. Let me know if you are interested. |
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| jr91472 |
Dec 28 2006, 10:19 AM
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"I'm pacing myself sergeant..." Group: Members Posts: 1,205 Joined: 2-August 04 From: McKinney, TX Member No.: 2,437 |
QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ Dec 28 2006, 07:42 AM)  No, I don't have the special socket for the ball joints. But I am going to buy one for future use. It can be the local loaner tool for any DFW owners who needs to use it. If you need help with the ball joints and tie rods, we could do a tech session in Early January at my house on how to replace them. Let me know if you are interested. Hell yeah (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) I need to order the tie rod ends and check with the boss on a good Sat or Sun. I will pm you in the next day or so. should be great fun! |
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jr91472 Crap, ordered the wrong ball joint Dec 27 2006, 03:56 PM
Cap'n Krusty What you want are "tie rod ends". They... Dec 27 2006, 04:03 PM John
I need to replace the ball joints that go on the ... Dec 27 2006, 04:06 PM mikez if the ones on your ride are 30 years old and you ... Dec 27 2006, 04:45 PM jr91472 Well I DO have the correct early style ball joint,... Dec 27 2006, 05:43 PM Aaron Cox i have the special socket....
i can loan it to yo... Dec 27 2006, 05:49 PM
jr91472
i have the special socket....
i can loan it to y... Dec 27 2006, 06:14 PM dakotaewing JR -
If you are going to replace the ball joints, ... Dec 27 2006, 06:09 PM jr91472
JR -
If you are going to replace the ball joints,... Dec 27 2006, 06:17 PM |
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