lower ball joint replace?

[jamienfld]

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

 

[1996xlt]

Nope. Or you could do it yourself and save some cash:http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=188225&highlight=lower+ball+joint

Check this thread out it helped me a lot. Thanks Mountaineergreen!

 

[Blacksheep Josh]

i was under the impression that if your ball joint is bad, you need an alignment... in fact, if ever messing with the suspension/tires you'd need an alignment. you can try to put it in teh perfect spot, but i'd still get an alignment to make sure. there is NO sense in running the risk of premature tread wear if you can avoid it.

 

[ThePhoenix]

uppers you will need an alignment. Lowers no....from what I have read here