lower ball

I just replaced my lower ball joint on my 98 Explorer Limited with a Moog one but its too small for the bore and slides up and down in the control arm. Moog makes an oversized ball joint (part number K8695T006) that fits a bore size 1.749” to 1.753” that sounds like its made for this purpose...

I just changed the lower ball joint on the drivers side of my 93 about two months ago. Now every time i hit a bump i have some type of rattling i checked it out and i can't find where it is coming from. Has anyone else had this problems after changing a ball joint?

Howdy....yep I'm new to the forum. Couldn't find the answer to my issue in previous posts so here it is: Both Ford and Firestone tell me I have loose lower ball joints on my 98 Explorer XLT AWD 5.0L. Both Chilton and Haynes repair manuals state that for 1995 and later models the "ball...

First off, thanks Gavin for your insight on my previous question (I've decided to go with the mevotech uppers) this is kind of a continuation of that thread. I've seen some of you say that sometimes the aftermarket lbj's don't fit into the stock arm. I'm concerned about this. I would much...

Hi guys, About to do the torsion key flip and since I need to get an alignment after I was wanting to check my lower ball joints. How do I go about checking if I need the lower ball joints replaced or not? What symptoms should I look for? Does anyone have pictures of worn joints? I own an 03 Ex...

Hey guys. First off, I cannot say enough about the endless info that has helped me on this site. Thanks to all of you. My problem is, I went to change out my lower ball joints. Yes, I was using MountaineerGreens write up for this along with my repair manual. Followed all the step and got to...

I changed the lower ball joints yesterday on my 97x with the help from a post on here. Everything went smooth and it took me about 5 hrs (first timer) to do both sides. This morning the brakes feels spongy and the abs seems to kick in when braking. what could it be? I put everything back...

Hi Folks I've put something on the existing ball joint thread as well but just wanted to start a fresh thread on this particular topic. Mine is a year 2000 Explorer 4WD 4.0L V6 UK model. I'm a bit confused after reading the Haynes manual, who say that only Explorers up to 1994 can have the...

I'm getting ready to replace the LBJ's on my 97 XLT. I have looked at the Sticky and several threads and was wondering if it was necessary to remove the knuckle/spindle in order to replace the lower ball joints or can they be replaced without all the extra work?

I have search the the forums to find a thread on replacing the lower front ball joint on the 3rd gen explorer but could only find one by MountaineerGreen on the 2nd gen. They appear to be similar save for the difference from one being bars and the mine being coils. Any he:exp:lp would be...

This is a pretty straight forward job. Everything was going good until trying to remove the knuckle. Everything is off, however I can't get it to slide off the lower ball joint. I've soaked it down good, hit it with hammer forever, it simply wont budge. What should I try next? Aaron

I ordered a pair of ball joints (lowers) through Summit. As expected they arrived quite quickly. When opening the package, the ball joints are different. They look to be the same overall size, however one has a large washer/lip at the mid point, while the other is the same width from top to...

Hello to all, I am on vacation in West Virginia and having the car serviced at a local Ford dearler. I was told I needed lower ball joint replacements, 91,500 on 2004, xlt. Just received a call that the wheel axle nut was stripped and three threads were ruined, so for another 500 bucks I would...

I worked my a** off Sunday trying to replace my lower ball joints on my 1998 Explorer 4X4 6 cyl. SOHC, I replaced the upper with little to no troubles, but D***, the lower ones never moved. I even dented the top of the left one with the press. I rented a ball joint press from Auto Zone and broke...

how much trouble is it to change lower ball joint on a 2001 explorer sport?

i went to get my 2003 XLT 4WD inspected today and i was told the lower ball joints were bad. I went to my CHilton manual and it says that the ball joints are not serviceable and i will need to replace bot lower control arms. When i search the parts stores online for lower control arms i find...

Just put on new tires, Michelins, and went to Goodyear for an alignment. The truck has 115000 and I was just waiting for the "you need new Ball Joints" speech. It came and we went out to the truck so I could see how much play was in them. The lower left was definitely in need of replacement and...

if i get my lower ball joint replaced do i need wheel alignment? It's a 2001 explorer sport

i removed everything i needed to remove but the knuckle wont come off the lower ball joint. i already took off the castle nut and the pin holding the told of the ball joint. the zerk fitting broke off when i was unscrewing it. ive been hammering and hammering on the knuckle but it wont budge at...

Ok , read all the messsages about changing the LBJs as well as as many Tech Tips I could find. Printed out the pictures (MountaineerGreen's) great write. Bought one of those canadian kits off ebay (w/zerks) and got a Moog LBJ from Rockauto :thumbsup:; used the OEM ball joint press that can be...

To anyone who might be able to help. I have a 01 Explorer which recently started to squeek on the front driver side. The squeeking happens when the suspension is pushed up and down (pushing truck up & down on the front driver side corner). I've climbed under the front end of the truck and...

hi all. i have a 93 explorer and the question i have is do you need to remove the upper ball joint to replace the lower ball joint or can you leave the upper one in. i will be using a press from auto zone to do this job.

I had my suspension inspected and my shop said lower left bal joint is worn and tire has 2" of play. Is that a lot? I don't know specs which is why I had shop check. I get my tax return in about 2-3 weeks. Should I drive the spare car for now?

I have a 2000 EXP. I am going to replace the lower ball joints this weekend. The uppers have already been done. Can I just disassemble the lower ball joint with out disassembling the upper ball joint? I am also going to do shocks. Is there anything else I should replace while I am doing...

I'm being told that I must replace the entire lower control arm and not just the ball joints on a 1996 explorer sport? is this right? Seems a bit extreme. quoted $1100 for 4 ball joints replaced becuase it was for all 4 control arms?

The lower ball joints on my 04 AWD show about 20mm of vertical movement and I'm getting cupping on my front tires. I assume this means they're shot. I couldnt find a writeup on replacment procedures, are there any special tools required to get that thing out or is it straightforward? Any...

I am trying to replace my lower ball joints on the mountie and my spindle is pretty much stuck on LBJ. I tried beating the hell out of it no luck, used PB pentrent still no luck. Any suggestion on removing this stubborn thing?

I replaced my lower ball joints last night with lifetime warranty NAPA parts. Finished the job and backed out of driveway only to have this very noticiable vibration in the steering, I noticed it immediatly. I went around the block hoping the suspension needed to settle. Well the vibration never...

I'm constantly amazed at older mechanics who just know stuff from experience. I've had a horrible "grinding" sound while driving, wasn't the brake pads, nor the rotors, so I took it to the family mechanic. Instantly when he drove it he realized the bearings were bad, replaced them, most of the...

I damaged the thread on the lower ball joint when i put it in. Im hoping someone one here knows the thread size so i can just pick up a tap and die set and fix the threads. Anyone? I know its probably a stretch lol..

Having been thru several posts with some showing detailed pictures, It seems mostly 4WD aimed. I am going to replace the lower ball joints on My Explorer soon and was wanting to know if I need to remove anything(tension?) to do with the torsion bars? If so, would backing off the adjuster be...

Last year, I took my Explorer in because of a front end squeak. They said my upper and lower ball joints need to be replaced. I now have 74k miles on my Explorer (01 AWD), and I figure it's time to get this done. Rather than have a shop do it, I'd rather do it myself. I found this on eBay...

My mechanic just told me today my lower driver ball joint might be going out and he did the ball joints all the way around a guys explorer a few years back and it cost about 1000 bucks due to how labor intensive it is... how tough is it to do it yourself? its on my front so I think I could get...

Started replacing the lower ball joints on my 1996 2wd 4dr Explorer XLT. A few things were different than what the book said, and what I found here on the forum. Anyway, once I finally got the old one out I started the horrific task of putting in the new. Nothing was working. Finally I tried...

I really need some help here. The truck is still on the stands. iI am in the process of replacing my lower ball joints. Hammered the old ball joint out without any problem, but kinda stuck in the installation process. I did not use a press since I couldn't find one in any auto part store...

My lower ball joints are really slopy and I was wondering what type people would suggest that would be able to handle the abuse I through at my truck. I hope they are not too expensive. I can't be spending hundreds of dollars on them. :D thanks for your opinoins in advance.:)

Lower Ball Joint Replacement How To (lots of Pictures) Now with Video! I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to change my passenger side lower ball joint today, so I took some pictures as I went for the benefit of others. Start by going to Auto Zone and getting their loan a tool ball...

Does anyone have a method for doing the lower ball joints only? My Haynes manual says to replace the entire control arm, but I know that ball joints are available separately. Also, the few posts I have read are focused on doing both joints. The car is a 2000 Eddie Bauer. Any and all help...

Damnit wouldt you know it. I was trying to track down a clunk in my suspension since i installed my spindles a few days ago. The lower ball joint moves up and down in its bore. Im assuming this is very dangerous. Is there anything that can be done or is replacing the lower control arm my...

I am about to replace the lower driver side ball joint and I have a few questions if anyone can chime in that would be great. First, Do you have to remove the upper ball joint and tie rod to get to the lower ball joint? Also do you have to replace them in pairs, If I do the lower left do...