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Brainchild · 02-21-2011, 07:14 PM

I'm helping a friend this weekend change ball joint in his 02 1/2 4wd, How do I remove and replace the bottom ones? Are they a press in like the older models?
Looks like the tops just rivet,or bolt in,simple enough.

Jerry Jones · 03-02-2011, 03:02 AM

Is it too late, if not here is a bump

usmcchevy · 03-02-2011, 08:44 AM

I've never had to do one, but they both (upper and lower) look like a press fit with a snap ring holding them in place. If you have them done, let us know how it goes.

02-21-2011, 07:14 PM	#1
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Ball joint replacement I'm helping a friend this weekend change ball joint in his 02 1/2 4wd, How do I remove and replace the bottom ones? Are they a press in like the older models? Looks like the tops just rivet,or bolt in,simple enough. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

03-02-2011, 03:02 AM	#2
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,408	Re: Ball joint replacement Is it too late, if not here is a bump __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

03-02-2011, 08:44 AM	#3
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: Ball joint replacement I've never had to do one, but they both (upper and lower) look like a press fit with a snap ring holding them in place. If you have them done, let us know how it goes. __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index



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