GhostRider02GT

Here next week I will be replacing the ball joints on my 02. I have done ball joints a few times before, but just wondering if there is anything special? ie, the normal ball joint press kit wont work? I know I need put it on stand, release sus to full droop. undo swap bark end links, unbolt lower shock, remove spring, then remove spindle from lower control arm with fork tool. Then press out and pop in new one, but anything special??

MustangMan00

hold on i just did a how to on em....

MustangMan00

https://mustangforums.com/m_4025990/tm.htm

there ya go

96gtchinook

no need to take your coil spring out, and only unbolt the two bottom bolts on the strut and push it to the side this will save you hassle.

GhostRider02GT

thank ya sir, just what I had in mind, no problems with the rented ball joint press kit? I have used it several times before, just the ball joints look huge compared to other trucks I have worked on

GhostRider02GT

well I didnt mention this, but I am doing lowering springs, CC plates, bump steer kit and ball joints all at once! Just waiting to get fenders rolled, wheels fixed, and CC plates to come in

MustangMan00

nah their fine, but it takes awhile to get the thing setup haha like what order to put everything in

GhostRider02GT

haha, I got that down good, after reading everything like 6 times last year when I did the upper and lower ball joints on the front axle of my old dodge truck

jrherald420

mustangman00 you gained 1/2 inch drop with the steeda balljoints ?

MustangMan00

yup, the kit comes with spacers to go on top of the springs so it doesnt drop it, but their optional, i didnt put them in