Need to replace ball joint in 98 ford explorer xlt 4wd sohc 6.0 5r55e trans

[quasarsky]

ok now that all that info is out of the way what is the part # i need? i was told i need the complete control arm. i'll do both front sides. anyone care to help? or is anyone selling them cheap here?

 

[gijoecam]

Uppers are the whole control arm, lowers are just the ball joint. The new passenger side upper will likely be a 1-piece design instead of the original two-piece.

For how-to's, sources, and other info, please search. It's been discussed repeatedly. Good luck!

 

[slpdave]

look in the sticky posts at the top of the stock 1995-2001 explorer forum (the one your in) there is a wonderful post about replacing all front end components pretty much step by step.