I need to do my balljoints, 00 4x4 f150, do I need to replace both control arm assemblies or no? I was told the upper is one piece but the lower presses out, then I was told they are both one piece???

 

Lowers press out... uppers are one piece...

 

How do u know they need replacement if you don't know what they are?

 

agreed uppers are an assembly and lowers are pressed out.

not sure on 4x4 but when i did my lowers i had to use the "installation" instructions to get mine out with the rented press i had from Auto Zone. And then had to use "removal" instructions to put it back in.

 

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

 

how much did they charge you to rent the press?

 

i think it was 150 but it was fully refunded when the tool was returned

 

dang. i might just end up taking the LCAs to a shop

 

they do sell full lower control arms with ball joints already in them.. granted they are pretty expensive, but itll save you some work..

 

i had to get a lower ball joint replaced when i did my lift and since i took it off the truck i paid the guy at the shop 20 to have it pressed in.

 

$20?? i've been tryin to get shops to replace my lowers and they keep givin high estimates

 

well hes talking about bring in just the lower control arms and the new ball joints and having the shop put them in the arm. not having the shop do the whole job

 

exactly and thats not including the ball joint itself

 

its just a ball joint.. rent the press and do it yourself. SIMPLE!!!!

 

i would..but i lack the 150 or so dollars to rent the press