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72BLAZERDUDE · 01-24-2009, 05:34 PM

How difficult is it to replace the ball joints on my 78 Blazer. I have never tried to take the front hubs apart on a 4wd. It is full time 4wd. Does it require any special tools. I have done a lot of 2wd front ends but never attempted a 4wd.

72 CustomCamper · 01-25-2009, 12:11 AM

You will need a spindle nut socket and a ball joint press. I need to do the same thing on my 90...

Chuck

72BLAZERDUDE · 01-25-2009, 05:13 PM

Are the ones from the factory impregnated with something. They don't have any grease fittings.

01-24-2009, 05:34 PM	#1
72BLAZERDUDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: WATAUGA,TX Posts: 675	Ball joints How difficult is it to replace the ball joints on my 78 Blazer. I have never tried to take the front hubs apart on a 4wd. It is full time 4wd. Does it require any special tools. I have done a lot of 2wd front ends but never attempted a 4wd. __________________ 72 2wd 307/AT/AC/TILT WHEEL 78 JIMMY HIGH SIERRA

01-25-2009, 12:11 AM	#2
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,368	Re: Ball joints You will need a spindle nut socket and a ball joint press. I need to do the same thing on my 90... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

01-25-2009, 05:13 PM	#3
72BLAZERDUDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: WATAUGA,TX Posts: 675	Re: Ball joints Are the ones from the factory impregnated with something. They don't have any grease fittings. __________________ 72 2wd 307/AT/AC/TILT WHEEL 78 JIMMY HIGH SIERRA



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