I like this attitude (so long we're talking about parts that are cheap!). The thing that's putting me off from doing the lower ball joints is that you need some tools I don't have (well, that and the fact that the boots on the ones I have right now aren't torn yet). But maybe I will go this route. Anybody know if autozone lends out the tools you need to remove and replace the lower ball joints? Thanks again! Wes John Reddick wrote: > Wes; > While you have it all apart, I would highly recommend doing everything, > including all bushings, upper and lower ball joints, and tie rods. Then > get it aligned. You will now have a front end that drives like new for the > next 15-20 years. The parts are rediculously cheap. Your labor you can > value yourself. > It this time in the life of these vehicles, it is time to restore, not > repair. While you have the front end apart, do the full Monty and forget > about it for a long, long time. > > My 2 cents > John > > |
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