motc777
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- Longview, TX
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2004 Mountaineer
I have a 2004 Mountaineer. Boots are ripped on the upper ball joints, and probably so on the lowers, I haven't looked.
I've priced out the ball joints by themselves. Not too bad, but I could just get the whole upper control arms for around $45-$50 each and not have to mess with a ball joint removal tool, etc.
I am also looking at replacing the entire strut assembly on the front end, and eventually the back. So my question is, considering the price and the rest of the suspension work I am going to be undertaking, is it prudent to replace the entire upper control arm, versus the the ball joint alone? Thanks for suggestions.
I've priced out the ball joints by themselves. Not too bad, but I could just get the whole upper control arms for around $45-$50 each and not have to mess with a ball joint removal tool, etc.
I am also looking at replacing the entire strut assembly on the front end, and eventually the back. So my question is, considering the price and the rest of the suspension work I am going to be undertaking, is it prudent to replace the entire upper control arm, versus the the ball joint alone? Thanks for suggestions.