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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 03:26 PM
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hi all my 1991 f250 4wd i just noticed that my lower drivers side ball joint is completly shot. i will be changing it soon. a few pointers or tips would be great. any instructions great too thanks tim

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it is also a 4600 lb axel if that helps at all
 

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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 04:19 PM
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Ball joint tool, torch, bigass sledge, hammer, bitching and moaning. Make sure you have the HD balljoints if you happen to have an HD front axle, sometimes parts counter boys give out the standard duty balljoint and it is much too small.
 
Old Feb 13, 2010 | 04:55 PM
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ya i got all that stuff and it went pretty easy and ya lots of bitching after i ran the torch across my hand!!!
 
Old Feb 13, 2010 | 05:45 PM
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that had to suck
 
Old Feb 13, 2010 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by green thang
ya i got all that stuff and it went pretty easy and ya lots of bitching after i ran the torch across my hand!!!
Dumbass! ...... wait'll I do mine before long, LOL; there's a reason I carry such an extensive first aid kit and live with an RN!
 
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