Thread: Ball Joints...I know I searched!

Time can vary huge on this job. If everything comes apart ok and you have all the adapters and collars (rented press won't have right install tube)to get job done couple hours. If (most likely) the hubs are frozen in then you can go for days at them lol. Thats if you want to reuse your hubs and not kill them. Mine where frozen in like they where welded in, what a fight.

ahh the ball joints were a bit pricier on my old avenger (control arm/joint was one unit...) but so much easier (i replaced it once at the dealer under warranty and another 6 times on my own, yes they had issues with the lower pass side control arm, yet they recalled the lower drivers side... dont ask me why chrysler does stupid things like this.) looks like I'll take it to a mechanic... no more stealership labor rates.

Ok I just hung up with Ed from Euromarque! He gave me the free shipping, and they will be in the mail tomorrow as today is Veterans Day (Thank You To All Who Serve). I will update when they get installed!

Are the '02 ball joints serviceable? Dealer said that I must buy the whole knuckle to correct worn ball joints......$500 plus per side, retail.

Quote: Originally Posted by Right on the Mark Time can vary huge on this job. If everything comes apart ok and you have all the adapters and collars (rented press won't have right install tube)to get job done couple hours. If (most likely) the hubs are frozen in then you can go for days at them lol. Thats if you want to reuse your hubs and not kill them. Mine where frozen in like they where welded in, what a fight. I had to do the...

Quote: Originally Posted by Right on the Mark If (most likely) the hubs are frozen in then you can go for days at them lol. Thats if you want to reuse your hubs and not kill them. Mine where frozen in like they where welded in, what a fight. I'll post how I got the hubs off again (search to find photos and a longer explanation). Knock out the wheel studs. Place a bolt with a nut into the stud holes, so the bolt head is against the...