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Old Jul 3, 2006 | 07:05 PM
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Default 65 Ball Joints

Went to get an alignment today and the guy said I needed 4 ball joints. Before you say BS, theres possiblie 100,000 miles on this car and they all have a little play in them. So I ordered them and will start on it Weds. Any of you guys that have changed them have any tips for me?
Should I grind off the heads of the rivets or use a air chisel? Any thoughts?????????:ee k:
Old Jul 3, 2006 | 09:57 PM
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RicM,
Get a factory shop manual and it will lead you through it. All the mail order houses have them. Be carefull as you are messing with spring tension.
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Old Jul 3, 2006 | 10:33 PM
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honestly u probably need lower contol arm bushing i would order a complete lower and just change the tops
Old Jul 3, 2006 | 11:04 PM
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I thought lowers were entire a arm replacement only.
Old Jul 3, 2006 | 11:07 PM
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Well, You can drill out the rivets, and change it that way,but i replaced the whole arm. It looks better.
Old Jul 3, 2006 | 11:08 PM
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Didn't know you could get just the lower ball joint with out the A arm.
Old Jul 5, 2006 | 10:59 PM
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For everybody's info YES you can get just joints for the lowers. I changed all 4 today
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