HELP with ball joint changeout

bigboo9486 · 09-25-2007, 08:16 PM

hi im new here and have to admit that im in over my head with changing the bll joints on my sons 1989 bronco II. i dont have much experience with 4x4's. the local place wanted over $1000 to change them. he has already invested 1500 i know that it cant be that hard just need someone that knows (why im here asking you guys) what the proper procewdure would be to go about this any help would be great thanks alot

**BrooklynBay** · 09-25-2007, 11:05 PM

Welcome to this forum! You would want to start with a ball joint press tool such as this one: http://www.explorerforum.com/reviewp...ct/293/cat/500. You could get a loaner from Autozone with a deposit if you don't want to buy one.

fischerry · 09-26-2007, 10:55 AM

you'll need the press,i had a problem getting mine out so i picked up a torch and burned em' out.

09-25-2007, 08:16 PM	#1
bigboo9486 Wannabe Elite Explorer marlton, nj 1989 BII XLT Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	HELP with ball joint changeout hi im new here and have to admit that im in over my head with changing the bll joints on my sons 1989 bronco II. i dont have much experience with 4x4's. the local place wanted over $1000 to change them. he has already invested 1500 i know that it cant be that hard just need someone that knows (why im here asking you guys) what the proper procewdure would be to go about this any help would be great thanks alot

09-25-2007, 11:05 PM	#2
BrooklynBay Aerostar Forum Moderator Brooklyn, NY 88 89 93 95 96 Aerostars Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 45,689 Vehicle Specs	Welcome to this forum! You would want to start with a ball joint press tool such as this one: http://www.explorerforum.com/reviewp...ct/293/cat/500. You could get a loaner from Autozone with a deposit if you don't want to buy one. __________________ My list of useful threads. My photo gallery. My product reviews. My list of items for sale. Aerostar owners thread. Aerostar parts work in Explorers, Rangers, and Bronco II thread. History of the Aerostar thread. Aerostar Forum. New Members Forum. Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Forum.

09-26-2007, 10:55 AM	#3
fischerry Wannabe Elite Explorer THE SOUTH 92 x'sploda Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 312 Vehicle Specs	you'll need the press,i had a problem getting mine out so i picked up a torch and burned em' out. __________________ TRIK Southern RockCrawlers http://s134.photobucket.com/albums/q94/fischerry/ "2nd place,is just the first loser" 88 bII on d35s,8.8 4.0 the good ol' 4.56's. sittin fat on 35" pc at's