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joker

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BALL JOINTS
« on: April 03, 2009, 01:32:54 PM »
these are something i shoundnt fix my self corrrect? seeming as i would need an alignment. but dose any 1 know the rough cost to get it done
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Re: BALL JOINTS
« Reply #1 on: April 03, 2009, 02:13:22 PM »
You could definitely do it yourself... it's not overly difficult for the mechanically inclined.  I'd say the biggest pain is getting the ball joints out and in ... and you can get the tool from Princess Auto for a decent price.

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Re: BALL JOINTS
« Reply #2 on: April 03, 2009, 02:37:30 PM »
wont it need an alignment
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Re: BALL JOINTS
« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2009, 02:53:07 PM »
Since my TJ is lifted and modified, I have always done my own alignments at home (there's articles out there on the web on how to do them if you're interested).   Changing your ball joints isn't going to change your alignment that much.... and  it won't put you into death machine category... you could just take it by the alignment shop after you change the joints.
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Offline Canuck Bob

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Re: BALL JOINTS
« Reply #4 on: April 06, 2009, 10:19:13 PM »
My Parts Source lends the needed tools for such work.  The alignment on most TJ's is just a toein check.
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Re: BALL JOINTS
« Reply #5 on: April 07, 2009, 08:47:45 AM »
keep in mind, ball joints wear almost evenly, so if you do one side, it's suggested you also do the other side as its probably close to the same condition... saves you from having to do it twice.
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Re: BALL JOINTS
« Reply #6 on: April 07, 2009, 10:38:21 AM »
If you are not comfortable doing them yourself, talk to brink on here. He is in sylvan, and will do them for you for a reasonable price. Im sure he wouldnt mind you hanging around and observing so you could learn how to do them yourself next time.
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Re: BALL JOINTS
« Reply #7 on: April 07, 2009, 10:59:09 AM »
Quote from: Bnine on April 07, 2009, 10:38:21 AM
If you are not comfortable doing them yourself, talk to brink on here. He is in sylvan, and will do them for you for a reasonable price. Im sure he wouldnt mind you hanging around and observing so you could learn how to do them yourself next time.

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But Bnine is correct, I know for myself, all I need to do is watch someone the first time & then I'm on my way...
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Re: BALL JOINTS
« Reply #8 on: April 07, 2009, 01:09:03 PM »
Jays a bit out of the way for a red deer guy. Hence the Brink recommedation ;)
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Re: BALL JOINTS
« Reply #9 on: April 07, 2009, 04:28:08 PM »
Quote from: Bnine on April 07, 2009, 01:09:03 PM
Jays a bit out of the way for a red deer guy. Hence the Brink recommedation ;)

Or come and see me in Didsbury if Brink can't fit you in I'll even let you help without charging you extra  :D
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