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Old 03-25-2008, 07:03 AM
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Folks,
As I stated in "Tires and Wheels" I'll be picking up some new rubber for my 95 4x4. (Thanx for the feedback on the rubber too)
Before I put any on I need to do my ball joints.. I've read in here most lean towards the Moog brand so I'll be going with these. Couple questions I have...

Do I nave to pull the hubs to get my upper and lowers out?

Is there any write up (How To) in here on best practices for doing the ball joints like a walk through or something??

While I'm under there and have everything opened up and jacked up (my momma didn't raise no fool I have stands)... I think I might do all the ball joints under there... is there anywhere that I can find a list of all of them so I can order them at the same time as my upper and lowers??

Any special tools I'll need to obtain other than a pickle fork and normal hand tools (I do have an air impact) and I do have a drill to drill the stock rivets out of the uppers.. lowers have already been done so they're bolts.

Last but not least... any "Tricks" or "Do's and DON'TS"

Thanx folks!
 
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Old 03-25-2008, 09:30 AM
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there is a real good writeup somewhere on this site about replacing all the joints. just search for ball joints
 
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Old 03-25-2008, 09:32 AM
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ball joint thread found it
 
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if you are going to rebuild the front you better do the rear also or it will be like driving a heavy boat, I got two blocks from the shop after doing the front and about rolled it in a turn.
I spent about $700on parts at dealer cost.
 
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