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bower 01-07-2009, 02:01 PM i have a 87 f250 that needs a new ball joint. i'm not afraid to take a task on with knowing nothing. but i have read that it is very difficult to do and it ought to be left to the pros. is this true to any of you guys, or no. what is the est. time you think it will take for me to do. brewchief 01-07-2009, 02:18 PM Not to tough of a job if you have the tools, you'll need a hub locknut socket, snap ring pliers, sockets, wrenches, hammers, maybe a spindle puller( makes life easier but can be done without) ball joint press tool. If I have all the tools laid out and have all the parts(and the parts guy didn't screw me) then it's a couple hour job, give or take. Do both upper and lower ball joints while your in there, take a good look at the u-joints also. If you have never done something like this before then I don't recommend starting the job if you need the truck to drive to work the next morning. Remember if you take it to a shop and pay someone else to do it then it's done but you still won't know how to do it, spend the money you'd pay a pro on tools and teach yourself something. Brewchief:D 78jeepstang 01-07-2009, 02:23 PM Yep, not really too bad at all. It'll definately take you longer the first time than the next time you have to do it. Only advice I can add is for sure get the spindle puller / slide hammer, or you'll drive yourself crazy if its stuck on there. Also, PB blaster is your friend. As long as you're in that far -- plan on doing the ujoint too, as well as any bearings/seals you can. In order to do it later you have to pull it all apart again - might as well bite the bullet and only do it once thejon2524 01-07-2009, 08:15 PM Dont be affraid to use a torch to heat up bolts that are proving to be very difficult to get off. Usually helps break them free nicley. 4XFORD 01-07-2009, 09:10 PM i have a 87 f250 that needs a new ball joint. i'm not afraid to take a task on with knowing nothing. but i have read that it is very difficult to do and it ought to be left to the pros. is this true to any of you guys, or no. what is the est. time you think it will take for me to do. Disassemble it yourself and take the knuckles to a shop and have the old ball joints pressed out and the new ones pressed in. Reassemble yourself. Have new parts on hand and another rig to make another parts run. That's pretty safe for a nooB. DO NOT do only one ball joint. Do all 4. | |