Khari
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- February 26, 2019
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- Alpharetta, GA
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- 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
Hey folks, first post
I have a 2009 Mountaineer 2WD 4.0L that recently started squeaking something terrible. I took it to a shop today and they told me my front upper and lower ball joints are in need of replacing, and that it will cost nearly $1300. As you well know most of that cost is labor, so I decided I would do it myself. Here's what I am planning, feel free to correct me if any parts of this is not a good way to go.
Since I'm going to be changing all four ball joints, I am thinking I might as well do the control arms, tie rod ends and struts at the same time. Looking at rockauto.com they have the Moog Kit 4R which is upper and lower ball joint/control arm assemblies and tie rod ends. Also looking to get the Monroe 171124 quick strut assemblies.
What are your thoughts? Good choices for parts? Any of this unnecessary or unwise? Any pitfalls? Any tips? Any links to a good thread or video that will help?
Thanks for all your help. While this is my first time posting, I've spent many hours getting info from the site. Glad to now be a part of the community, and I am hoping I can contribute in some way.
I have a 2009 Mountaineer 2WD 4.0L that recently started squeaking something terrible. I took it to a shop today and they told me my front upper and lower ball joints are in need of replacing, and that it will cost nearly $1300. As you well know most of that cost is labor, so I decided I would do it myself. Here's what I am planning, feel free to correct me if any parts of this is not a good way to go.
Since I'm going to be changing all four ball joints, I am thinking I might as well do the control arms, tie rod ends and struts at the same time. Looking at rockauto.com they have the Moog Kit 4R which is upper and lower ball joint/control arm assemblies and tie rod ends. Also looking to get the Monroe 171124 quick strut assemblies.
What are your thoughts? Good choices for parts? Any of this unnecessary or unwise? Any pitfalls? Any tips? Any links to a good thread or video that will help?
Thanks for all your help. While this is my first time posting, I've spent many hours getting info from the site. Glad to now be a part of the community, and I am hoping I can contribute in some way.