fossilfool
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Hi Folks
I've put something on the existing ball joint thread as well but just wanted to start a fresh thread on this particular topic.
Mine is a year 2000 Explorer 4WD 4.0L V6 UK model.
I'm a bit confused after reading the Haynes manual, who say that only Explorers up to 1994 can have the ball joints replaced and everything after requires the entire arm be replaced. The threads on this forum seem to indicate that they can be replaced separately. I can buy ball joints separately when I enquire and mine look just like the ones in the pictures (complete with snap ring).
Are Haynes taking the easy way out? I would much prefer to replace the ball joints separately if possible and any help or guidance would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Barry
I've put something on the existing ball joint thread as well but just wanted to start a fresh thread on this particular topic.
Mine is a year 2000 Explorer 4WD 4.0L V6 UK model.
I'm a bit confused after reading the Haynes manual, who say that only Explorers up to 1994 can have the ball joints replaced and everything after requires the entire arm be replaced. The threads on this forum seem to indicate that they can be replaced separately. I can buy ball joints separately when I enquire and mine look just like the ones in the pictures (complete with snap ring).
Are Haynes taking the easy way out? I would much prefer to replace the ball joints separately if possible and any help or guidance would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Barry