Re: Ball joint replacement, anyone do it themselves?

From: Josh Battles (josh.lists@omg-stfu.com)
Date: Thu Feb 23 2006 - 09:38:35 EST


On Wed, February 22, 2006 11:36 am, Alberto Aguirre Jr wrote:
>
> DAAAAMN $888?!? I know they are probably getting the
> 80/each joints and all...I found a complete set from a
> parts store on Ebay (non white-box factory rejects)for
> $89. I have a buddy who is gung ho to help cause he
> "loves working on cars". I hope he dont wanna charge
> me $439!! I am also doing the bushings while I am at
> so it'll likely be a day long project. NOW, is it
> better/easier done on jack stands, or if I can get my
> buddy to let me borrow his lift, would that be easier?

It's always easier with a lift IMHO. That way you can put the vehicle at
whatever height you need. It's not bad on jacks though.

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