kumaxlt
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- 1999 XLT
Hi, I have read several threads regarding ball joints and am mentally preparing for the big day After learning that that the drivers side control arm (1999 Explorer) is different than the passenger side it looks as if I will be removing the entire upper control upper arm. If this is the case, do I need to also replace the upper radiul arm bushings on the drivers side - it looks like those will be coming out anyway with the arm and with this model explorer I must replace the entire arm to replace the upper ball joint. I have read some threads that mention how difficult the radiul arm bushings are to replace?
Planning ahead I will be needing:
Left side Radial Arm bushings??
upper control arms with ball joints
lower ball joints
ball joint press
sway bar bushings (figure Im dirty anyway)
brake pads
wheel bearing greese
PB / WD40
Anythingelse I should be looking at replacing - tie rod ends... It has 85,000 miles on it and the steering feels tight its just that the lower ball joints are bad.
Guidance appreciated
btw - Im not a mechanic. I have done brakes, tuneups no problem - have even done a few clutches - never front end work.
Planning ahead I will be needing:
Left side Radial Arm bushings??
upper control arms with ball joints
lower ball joints
ball joint press
sway bar bushings (figure Im dirty anyway)
brake pads
wheel bearing greese
PB / WD40
Anythingelse I should be looking at replacing - tie rod ends... It has 85,000 miles on it and the steering feels tight its just that the lower ball joints are bad.
Guidance appreciated
btw - Im not a mechanic. I have done brakes, tuneups no problem - have even done a few clutches - never front end work.