Agreed, the 4x4 is not the typical home mechs. job. 2WD is ok to do at
home, but still reguires an alignment after words as there is noway that you
can get the toe, caster and cambers set back to where they were..
Bill Day
billday@consolidated.net
AIM - BadManD73
'95 Ext Cab 3.9Mag 4x4 Flame Red
----- Original Message -----
From: "kevin reimer" <kwreimer@msn.com>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Sunday, July 06, 2003 8:03 AM
Subject: DML: Re: Ball Joints
>
> To do the ball joints all 4 you need lotsa time, and it is dirty, you need
> air impact gun to sheer off rivets, air drill motor. approx 6 drills,if
you
> have the 4x4 ya need the lwr ball joint tool to press out ball joints, I
> would say 400.00 is a great deal if this includes the alignment. Use Moog
> parts.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Gary Hedlin <ghedlin@theramp.net>
> To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
> Sent: Sunday, July 06, 2003 2:02 AM
> Subject: DML: Ball Joints
>
>
> >
> > Yesterday I took the truck in to get the tires rotated, and one of the
> techs
> > pointed out to me that my ball joints are needing replaced. After
160,000
> > miles I could see why, plus they didn't look too good when I saw them
for
> > myself. So heres a few questions
> >
> > Is this a "do it yourself" job, or should I let the shop handle this??
If
> I
> > can do this myself, what brand should I use??
> >
> > However, if I decide to let the shop do it, is $400 a fair price for the
> > job?
> >
> > The guy said I do have a few months left, so i'm not too worried about
it.
> > But still, I want to start planning for when I do need to change them.
> >
> > Thanks in advance!!
> >
> > Gary Hedlin
> > President
> > Hedlin Web Designs
> > http://www.hedlin.net
> >
> > Gary's Wisdom- #1
> >
> > -No matter what you say, you will always offend some stupid people!
> >
> >
>
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