Oct-06-2014 02:56 PM
Oct-08-2014 12:13 PM
Oct-08-2014 11:38 AM
Dave H M wrote:
I read thru the thread because having an F250 and having to replace the loose ball joints was a memorable experience. :W
Having done that on a 2 WD, I don't understand the clanging noise. What about the question on 2 or 4 WD? Maybe you have a 4 WD and the U Joint is toast and banging around?
Having done a 2WD, I don't see how one could wear the joints all the way thru without noticing the front wheels leaning in on the top when setting in a parking lot.
Easy way to check the play is to jack the front wheel off the ground (you can use the I Beam for this if jacked close to the wheel). Then grab the top and bottom of the tire and rock it back and forth.
Being an ole motor head, I would be interested in what was making the noise.
Also when I replaced mine, the house brand china type joints were really cheap, while the MOOG joints were expensive. If you are going to keep the truck I would go with Moog since they have grease zerks. If you are gonna dump it, I would go with the el cheapo Chinese ones.
Good luck!
Oct-08-2014 10:34 AM
Gdetrailer wrote:
:R Really?
Oct-08-2014 10:00 AM
Oct-07-2014 03:50 PM
Oct-07-2014 02:49 PM
Perrysburg Dodgeboy wrote:
Wow I have to say some of you must have more money then brains! I have done ball joints in my garage for many people that can't afford a $600 bill let alone a $1000 bill! No freaking way should two ball joints cost a grand!
OP if the guy on CL has the abillity to do the job then let him do it. See if you can supply the parts or at least pick what parts are going on the truck. None of the OEM's make their own ball joints so why pay a steeler for their over priced TRW or Mooge ball joints! Pick them up at Auto Zone or wherever and have the guy install them.
Just because someone works out of their garage and not at a shop, does not mean they are incompetent. Most guys are off duty mechanics trying to make ends meet. Rent a car and go see what he has to offer and what tools he has. If he checks out let him do the work, if not find a shop that is not going to rip you off like the place your at now!
Don
Oct-07-2014 11:09 AM
Oct-07-2014 07:13 AM
Oct-07-2014 06:59 AM
cannesdo wrote:
Guy offering it for $500 and change for all four joints has an A rating by the BBB and the reviews give him a 4.76 out of 5 stars. That works for me. Chas's Desert View Automotive.
Oct-07-2014 06:41 AM
Oct-07-2014 05:53 AM
AprilWhine wrote:
good...reliable...cheap
Pick one 😉
Oct-07-2014 05:20 AM
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