How do I fix this?

[Horus]

Okay, If you haven't already read my other 2 threads, I will get you up to speed and explain my agenda.

I don't know much about fixing cars but I am pretty good at fixing computers.

My mom's truck got smashed on the front right side, the wheel was pushed in and bent. She wants to junk it, I want to fix it (with her money).

I am pretty sure the only parts that I need are:

1. Front Right Steering Knuckle
2. Front Right Lower Control Arm
3. Front Right Tie Rod (not sure if I need both inner & outer)
4. Front Right Drive Axle (maybe not needed, don't know yet)

How do I fix it? What tools do I need? Are there any special tools I need?

Someone told me I need some kind of special tool.

1995 Ford Explorer 4x4 Eddie Bauer

 

[Bigg_billy]

Go to Sears and get the big Craftsman set, everything you need should be in there...

 

[CodePoet]

spindle nut socket...got mine at NAPA

 

[Horus]

spindle nut socket...got mine at NAPA

i need that for the axle right?

 

[dynamite196]

yup, might be in the craftsmen set you buy though, overall not too bad of a job maybe the better part of a saturday if you're not experienced but probably less then that. good luck!

 

[Horus]

yup, might be in the craftsmen set you buy though, overall not too bad of a job maybe the better part of a saturday if you're not experienced but probably less then that. good luck!

well seing as how i have free time 24/7. too bad i have no money. lol.

 

[MONMIX]

pickel forks or tie rod end popper.

Youll pertty much need an impact of a big bowl of wheaties for breakfast. I can tell you near every bolt you are about to touch is super tight.

 

[IAmTodd]

pickel forks or tie rod end popper.

Youll pertty much need an impact of a big bowl of wheaties for breakfast. I can tell you near every bolt you are about to touch is super tight.

A really long breaker bar. Then buy some tubing to go over that to make it longer!

 

[skoal_mint]

Yeah just the basic tools..all i have to buy was a socket for the hub nut..

pickel fork is a big no if your reusing the ball joint but you could use it for the tie rods, but seeing you dont have money a good hammer will do..

got any pictures?....im sure people could really help you out, if you need more things or dont.

 

[CRUISERMEDIC]

wont he need to get a ball joint press........my lower was pressed in and a set of snap ring pliers make it easier to do to.......hope the upper control arm aint bent to. i just replaced upper and lower ball joint and tie rod on my 97 x and it took me a bit to get my lower joint in place it pressed in from the bottom and the press i borrowed wasnt wide enough.....had to renove the rubber cup to do it with out damaging it.

steve