Ball joints!

[Explorer0693]

Can someone please point me in the direction where I can get upper and lower ball joints for a decent price even the after market ones

 

[Ronin8002]

Can someone please point me in the direction where I can get upper and lower ball joints for a decent price even the after market ones

Try rockauto.com and use the explorerforum 5% discount.

 

[Explorer0693]

Try rockauto.com and use the explorerforum 5% discount.

How would I go about gettin the discount? And do you think I should look into the upp control arms you have

 

[Ronin8002]

search the forum for "Rockauto discount" and you'll find a thread where they post the discount code.

I do recommend getting the BTF upper control arms. You'll still need to replace the uniball in them eventually (I haven't had to yet) but they won't fail catastropically on you like a regular ball joint can.

 

[swshawaii]

Anything current?

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=350140&page=2

 

[Ronin8002]

Yep, see the first post in that thread you linked. They always update the first post when the old one expires

 

[Explorer_PL]

I just replaced the upper control arms on my 06.

I got aftermarket Dorman, both sides for about $ 90.

 

[Explorer0693]

Just picked up my ball joints $123 in total for all 4 and upper ball joints have lifetime warrenty lower have 1 year warrenty how that makes sense idk haha but is that a good deal?

 

[swshawaii]

Just picked up my ball joints $123 in total for all 4 and upper ball joints have lifetime warrenty lower have 1 year warrenty how that makes sense idk haha but is that a good deal?

What brand? Most "quality" chassis and suspension parts have a lifetime or million mile warranty.

 

[Explorer0693]

What brand? Most "quality" chassis and suspension parts have a lifetime or million mile warranty.

It's chassis for the brand how hard is it to change the ball joints and what could I do to make it go smoothly

 

[swshawaii]

I give you a + for enthusiasm. IMO, you "should" have taken Ronin8002's advice and checked RockAuto. Four premium grade ball joints by either Moog or Raybestos "would" have cost $25-$30 each, plus shipping. Your call, personally I would return anything that has "Chassis" for a brand name. More than likely Chinese knockoffs of questionable quality. Suspension, brakes, and steering parts are the LAST places you want to compromise quality.
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1432148,parttype,10070

If you've ever seen a failed lower ball joint you would know it is a very serious safety issue.
https://www.google.com/search?q=fai...a=X&ei=4j3MUp6hNdD6oAT6zIKgCg&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ

Here's what's involved for lower replacement. Again, PLEASE BE SAFE and GL
http://www.mysporttrac.com/~library/26139/wheel-knuckle-removal-and-installation.pdf

 

[Explorer0693]

On the box it says raybestos professional grade CHASSIS

 

[swshawaii]

On the box it says raybestos professional grade CHASSIS

PERFECT! Raybestos premium grade are consistently regarded as one of the best brake, chassis, and suspension products.

 

[Explorer0693]

Just got the rig back from the shop upper and lower ball joints and best part life time warrenty on the control arms and ball joints now I gotta drop her off tonight to get her allignment front and rear then she'll really be rocking