The inside edge of my tires have worn down and I get a loud pop when I turn and go over a bump (like at the end of the driveway), so I am heading out to change the ball joints. Any tips?
So, I just noticed that my balljoints have neither grease fittings or wear indicators( that I can see) All they have is what looks like a rivet in place. Or, is that the wear indicator, and they are just that worn
To answer the first part of you question, borrow/rent/buy the right tools for the job
Ball joint press kit $19.99 Note: If you decide to buy that kit, you will have to print that internet price or they will charge you $39.99 for the kit at the store.
This should be available from Harbor Freight as well. I paid under $10.00 for mine.
I'm just not a fan of using a BF hammer when the right tools are so cheap. Do not remove the nut completely, that way when you use the pitman are seperator the suspension doesn't fly apart.
Thankx, I am actually gonna rent that from AZ now. I might buy one later. Between the tires, and the BJ's, bearings, rotor turning, and shocks this is gonna take my entire paycheck.
Somthing I found useful, when you are putting on your new rubber boot around the ball joint, make sure you pick up a piece of 2" round exhaust pipe, I found an adaptor for $1-$2 at the local hardware/autoparts store that did the trick. Place this pipe around the rubber boot and it will allow you to use a mallet to carefully put the boot on. This ensures that it goes on evenly and you won't rip the boot in the process.