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Ball joint replacment for noob's

Ball joint replacment for noob's

danny1377
Member
60
03-01-2019, 03:15 AM
#1
right i need to replace my drivers side lower ball joint any tips or hints as its my first time?
also i have a scissor type ball joint seperator will this do the job ok ?
:confused:
danny1377
03-01-2019, 03:15 AM #1

right i need to replace my drivers side lower ball joint any tips or hints as its my first time?
also i have a scissor type ball joint seperator will this do the job ok ?
:confused:

FirebirdPhil
Posting Freak
7,101
03-01-2019, 10:23 AM
#2
Make sure the car is safe - don't do this just on a jack.
Edited 14-02-2012, 09:32 PM by FirebirdPhil.

"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
03-01-2019, 10:23 AM #2

Make sure the car is safe - don't do this just on a jack.


"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"

ormi
Posting Freak
3,006
03-01-2019, 11:42 AM
#3
^^^^he's doing a ball joint....you cant count turns when doing a ball joint..
heres a tip clean the threads on the trackrod end with a wire brush and spray some wd40 on it but its a really easy job around 7 mins with hand tools...but allow money for the tracking to get done..

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ormi
03-01-2019, 11:42 AM #3

^^^^he's doing a ball joint....you cant count turns when doing a ball joint..
heres a tip clean the threads on the trackrod end with a wire brush and spray some wd40 on it but its a really easy job around 7 mins with hand tools...but allow money for the tracking to get done..


[Image: ormiedit1-2.jpg]
TTE supercharger,pr0lex manifold,hks fcd,larger intercooler,apexi induction kit,silicone hose kit,IK22's,polished engine parts,TTE front bumper mod'd for intercooler,TRD side skirts,TRD rear lip,JDM headlights and fogs,10k hid headlights 8k full beam,L8XSS p/plate,fog/brake/light conversion,18"fox rs's,lowered 90mm(f)100mm®,moleys under bars,yellow trd anti rollbars,full stainless exhaust,carbon fiber intake plus so much more

FirebirdPhil
Posting Freak
7,101
03-01-2019, 11:58 AM
#4
lol I miss read.

"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
03-01-2019, 11:58 AM #4

lol I miss read.


"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"

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