Replacing ball joints

Asked by Ackeric8976 Mar 01, 2017 at 10:30 PM about the 2001 Dodge RAM 1500 SLT Quad Cab LB 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Any one have advice on replacing ball joints? Not
sure if I will be able to do it myself or have a shop
do it. I can do basic Matinence stuff not sure if this
is to big of a project to take on solo or not.

6 Answers

59,035

With a real ball joint puller tool not too bad, But can replace the whole control arms with ball joints and bushings as a kit.

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59,035

I would get a repair manual as there is some procedures you need to do in specific order.

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59,035

Nobody wants a coil spring bouncing out. And if you are doing this may want to think about shocks, tie-rods ect basically anything you take off, look at all bolts for bad threads or worn.

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410

buy a pickle fork and a good ball peen hammer. you are trashing the old ball joint anyways right. the fork will destroy the rubber boot in the removal process

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34,745

Its5a lot easier to replace entire control arm but be extra careful with coil springs. Dangerous stuff if u don't follow propper procedures

50

Coil springs is the one on the end of the control arm blots right?

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