 Crap, ordered the wrong ball joint, Need some advice.... |
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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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| Cap'n Krusty |
Dec 27 2006, 04:03 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
What you want are "tie rod ends". They're not called "ball joints" in that application. If you have the correct ball joints for your car, and you can't return them, you might as well replace 'em. BE SURE you have the right ones! Early vs. late, and they DON'T interchange. The Cap'n
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jr91472 Crap, ordered the wrong ball joint Dec 27 2006, 03:56 PM
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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 ClayPerrine No, I don't have the special socket for the ba... Dec 28 2006, 09:42 AM jr91472
No, I don't have the special socket for the b... Dec 28 2006, 10:19 AM |
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