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Old 03-12-11, 03:29 PM
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Question Changing Balljoints??
sup CL, ordered the balljoints to get them replaced. is all i need the actuall balljoints (from sewell at$114) or do i need certain nuts & bolts etc.. thanks for the help
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sup CL, ordered the balljoints to get them replaced. is all i need the actuall balljoints (from sewell at$114) or do i need certain nuts & bolts etc.. thanks for the help
Everything you need comes with what you ordered through Sewell. You're simply just need to install them and your good to go. Goodluck!
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Well thanks a ton TLcoats!
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If your changing your ball joint, it recommended to change the tie rod ends too.
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I just changed my ball joints and it helped out a lot. what i would do to save time is get the tie rods as well.
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Don't forget caster arms or caster bushings.
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