chriswoollet
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- North San Diego
The ball joints are shot on my 95 XJ. Is there a preferred brand that handles off-road abuse better? Also, w/ the proper tools/press how long does this take?
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Ball Joint Brands
- Thread starter chriswoollet
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Dundy
NAXJA Forum User
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- Taunton, MA
moog is the best quality imho.
you'll need to buy/rent a ball joint press. If they come out without a fuss you can do 4 ball joints without rushing in about 2 hours wheels on to wheels on.
you'll need to buy/rent a ball joint press. If they come out without a fuss you can do 4 ball joints without rushing in about 2 hours wheels on to wheels on.
Boatwrench
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- Petaluma, CA
The key words are "without a fuss".
scottmcneal
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- not here
Good luck with this..I guess i just can't get a car that doesn't make a fuss..My luck
Boatwrench
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- Petaluma, CA
You and me both, broke a Ball Joint Press attempting to change them myself. The old ball joints in place weren't bad, just wanted to have 'fresh' ones. Good thing it was in my garage and not on the trail.
Dundy
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- Taunton, MA
The trick with the caught up ball joints is to torque up the press so there's some tension on the ball joint. Then take a bfh and take some swings at the inner c where the ball joint is. That usually relieves the tension and the ball joint pops right out. Sometimes you just need to show the jeep who's the boss!
chriswoollet
NAXJA Forum User
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- North San Diego
Gunna have to do the L tie rod too. Ball joints and tie rod are F'ed on the left side. I just bought FEQ ones for both. I saw the Moog ones but they were a lot more so I what the hell, I went cheap. I think I may just mess with the drivers side for now. Looks like a barrel of fun :doh:
