Some questions for the experts =)

[justin_b31]

I've read the sticky on replacing the upper ball joint. Great and informative. Is this something I can do for the rear upper ball joints? Also, I can only find ball joint info and parts for the front - would I just use that for to replace the rear ones?

I've also messed up the dust boots on the rear toe links and upper ball joints. Has anyone found acceptable replacements? I did find some universal ones at Energy Suspension, but I'm partial to "OEM" replacements over universal ones.

Lastly, regarding the rear hub bearing. Every post I've seen says that I need to press these out with a 20 ton press. This seems a bit overkill. Can a 6 or maybe 12 ton variety (harbor freight) work or are these too small. I figure at $40 labor charge for each bearing pressed, that I would break even by buying a press. Granted I could buy one and try it out -if it doesn't work I could take it back but I'm thinking these weigh a good bit and require a good deal of assembly.

Thanks in advance

 

[xlt03]

Have it pressed for you. I watched the guy do mines with 30 ton press. It took awhile and he struggled with it to get it loose. The hub was easy but the bearing was a bear. Don't forget you have to buy the bearing separator in addition to the press. Not worth the money and the time to assemble and the lost of space in your garage.

 

[justin_b31]

Have it pressed for you. I watched the guy do mines with 30 ton press. It took awhile and he struggled with it to get it loose. The hub was easy but the bearing was a bear. Don't forget you have to buy the bearing separator in addition to the press. Not worth the money and the time to assemble and the lost of space in your garage.

wow! thanks for the insight