No, you don't have to remove the lower control arm. Just make sure that you
lift the truck up high enough to get the press in to install the new ball
joint. When your ready to go for you alignment I'll give you some deadly
specs to make it handle the viper!
Dave
Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2000 19:16:44 -0500
From: "Kyle Kozubal" <grndak4x4@home.com>
Subject: DML: Re: Kyle, ball joint and tie rod replacement!
> Just give me a shout when you start doing the work. Not too bad to do,
> you'll need the "special socket" to remove the upper ball joints but some
> guys get them out with a big a** monkey wrench, whatever works for you.
You
> might have a problem with the lowers because they are pressed in. Remove
> the steering knuckle and with the lower control arm supported by a jack
use
> a large drift and bang them out with a sledge. You will need the tool to
> press them back in but a lot off part stores will lend you the tool if you
> buy their ball joints. Buy only lifetime parts, I prefer Moog.
>
> Where did you get the buckets for $50 bucks! I'm assuming they are from a
> donor car (from what?). What did the console come from?
Yes, the buckets were from a Dakota, a 1993 at that. The console is from the
same vehicle but I am going to order a Tuffy Series II Steel Console, like
the one shown here:
http://www.tuffyproducts.com/consoles/seriesll.html
Yes, I will only buy the parts which come with a lifetime warranty, like
Moog and Perfect Circle(Dana). I justed replaced the idler arm and pitman
arm and used Dana parts, they fit great and werent that expensive. Do I have
to REMOVE the lower control arm, like it states in the manual?....... I
really hope not!!!!
Kyle
93 Dakota 4x4 V6
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