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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 11:22 PM
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its completely refunded when you bring it back. even if you break it haha
 
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 12:15 AM
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it can be put on a credit card and then taken off again
 
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 01:37 AM
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even if you break it haha
i was worried about that happening; so thats comforting. cant wait to get this done and out of the way
 
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 01:50 AM
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i was worried about that happening; so thats comforting. cant wait to get this done and out of the way
yea i broke one of the spring compressors i rented and took it back for a different one
 
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 10:57 AM
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How do u know they need replacement if you don't know what they are?
thanks for your advice, you really helped me out.
 

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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 11:01 AM
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Thanks guys for the info, I really appreciate it, I don't have a haynes manual on my truck yet, and Where do most of you guys get your ball joints? MOOG ones are 72 bucks a side for uppers from Summit, but duralast ones are 38/side.........and if they both have grease fittings, are the moog really worth double the money? I'm checking the price on some NAPA ones as i type this....
 
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 11:02 AM
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Again... uppers are one piece but you can buy better ones that have grease fittings now! I bought mine at NAPA Auto parts they have held up nicely with cranked torsions and 35's.... i recomend
interesting...I'll call them now. How long have they been in?
 
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 11:06 AM
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The napa ones range from 65-85 bucks, thats eqaul to or more then the moog ones....
 
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 11:11 AM
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Moog ball joints are really good and have a lifetime warranty on them. That is what I always use..

Adavance Auto Parts rents two of the ball joint press kits...A smaller set for 99.99 and a larger set for 150.00...the smaller set is big enough to do the ball joints on a F150. and it is the same deal with getting your money refunded.
 
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 11:29 AM
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You will need a wheel alignment after you do the ball joints too
 
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 03:22 PM
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does the whole lower-arm have to be removed? i have an annoying rattle coming from both front wheels when i go over a rough surface, i'm thinking it may be the ball joints, i replaced the sway bar links last week.

Any input would be appreciated.
 
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 03:38 PM
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if your taking them off and to a shop yes, otherwise im not certain if you could press the new ones in yourself while on the truck
 
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 06:22 PM
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also be sure to have the truck on sturdy jack stands cuz you dont wanna die from your truck falling on you...
 
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 08:00 PM
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go with moog not that duracrap stuff..
 
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by thejake1989
if your taking them off and to a shop yes, otherwise im not certain if you could press the new ones in yourself while on the truck
i just pressed in my new lower ball joints into the lower arms while still on the truck with the loaned press
 
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