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What part to buy.

Jd0gg919

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'96 XLT
I need all 4 front ball joints replaced on my X. They squeak and groan like no one's business. I looked into the parts and I think I need to buy new upper control arms. Can anyone confirm this or can the old joints be pressed out? I appreciate any help.

-Justin
 



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Yup you'll need new upper control arms with the balljoints, lowers are just simple swaps, I'd suggest getting Moog's..
 






Yup you'll need new upper control arms with the balljoints, lowers are just simple swaps, I'd suggest getting Moog's..

Simple is a relative term. :D
 

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Try rockauto.com
 
























Spicer is a Dana company, they make your OEM U-joints
 












Thanks guys. Probably just gonna get the Moog lower ball joints and Spicer upper arms. Preciate the help.

Something to keep in mind with the Moog lower balljoints. They no longer have relief holes, which makes no sense at all to me. So just keep that in mind while your pumping grease in.
 






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