Front end "tune up"

[zackdeha]

Hello everyone! how are ya? well i decided that ive let the front end get to sloppy! (more like i havent had time/money/tools to do this while at school) so im planning on replacing upper/lower ball joints tie rods and possibly wheel bearings when i go home and get to use dad's tools. I called to ask if ball joints were in stock and the guys asked me if it was a dana 28 or 35 front end on my 91 4wd explorer. i didnt know so i researched... all i could find was that it was a dana 35... is this correct? the numbers on front of the dif are p 157 0 2 and 44607. cant seem to find a thread/site with a straight answer so i figured id ask.

p.s. ive read through some of the forums and gained a basic knowledge of the process of replacing the ball joints but if you guys have any tips thatd be great! aprox. how long does it take?

 

[James909]

You're correct it's a Dana 35. The Dana 28 was on some of the Rangers. Have you seen the write up that TedJ did? It's very helpful. Here it is.

http://explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=218254

 

[konstan]

sticker codes

Is there still a sticker on the driver side door? If yes, look at the axle code and look it up here:

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=239360

 

[konstan]

bearings

I'd do the wheel bearings while you're in there. Cheap and easy to do... just did mine yesterday. One evening (couple of hours) worth of work.