bluejeepkid
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my jeep 89 xj, 4.0 4wd, needs upper ball joints. i see fixed and offset balljoints for sale for my application, wich should i get, and why?? i have no idea. yes ive searched lol
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ball joints
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bluejeepkid
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thanx for the fast response!
also, what size pickle fork should i get to do the job?
also, what size pickle fork should i get to do the job?
bluejeepkid
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- Bullhead City
lol ok thanx
- Location
- Roanoke VA
You dont need a pickle fork to do ball joints. To remove the TRE, just remove the cotter pin and loosen the nut, give the TRE a few good whacks on the side ant it will pop out.
To remove the steering knuckle, remove both cotter pins and nuts then using one ball pen hammer with the ball on the small flat on the knuckle near the upper ball joint and the flat of the hammer sticking up, give the stationary hammer a good whack with a mini-sledge. 3 whacks and it usually falls right off.
I would replace uppers and lowers at the same time and rent a ball joint press from Advance Auto or Autozone.
To remove the steering knuckle, remove both cotter pins and nuts then using one ball pen hammer with the ball on the small flat on the knuckle near the upper ball joint and the flat of the hammer sticking up, give the stationary hammer a good whack with a mini-sledge. 3 whacks and it usually falls right off.
I would replace uppers and lowers at the same time and rent a ball joint press from Advance Auto or Autozone.
bluejeepkid
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- Bullhead City
the bottoms will have to wait until next paycheck, do i still have to remove the knuckle to do just the uppers?
gistecknician
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- Naples, FL
Yes, you need to remove the knuckle for ball joint removal.
Check out this You Tube video for a full walk through on changing your XJ ball joints:
http://www.youtube.com/user/jar3817#p/u/6/a3jjPouRdFw
Check out this You Tube video for a full walk through on changing your XJ ball joints:
http://www.youtube.com/user/jar3817#p/u/6/a3jjPouRdFw
bluejeepkid
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- Bullhead City
bluejeepkid
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- Location
- Bullhead City
ball joints are done. thanx everyone for the advice
5 hours and damn, what a JOB lol
5 hours and damn, what a JOB lol
