Date:         Wed, 4 Jun 2003 11:56:54 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET>
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From:         John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: Ball joints
Comments: To: Blake Thornton <blake@MATH.WUSTL.EDU>
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I haven't had to do mine yet, but if the uppers need replacing, it
stands to reason that the lowers will be right behind them in terms of
wear. To be proactive and per-emptive on the maintenance, replacing both
upper and lower at the same time may be the better choice. Get it all
done at once, then "No worries, Mate!"

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

Blake Thornton wrote:

>OK, I need to put in a new upper ball joint onthe right side.  I suppose
>I'll do the lower too.  Anyway, my questions:
>
>- Should I just do both sides? (all four ball joints?)
>
>- Proceedure?  Tools?
>
>- Do I need to disconnect the brake lines and then bleed the system when
>everything is done?
>
>- Grease?  What type of grease do I put in there?
>
>Thanks!!
>Blake
>St Louis, MO
>84 Westy
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