Upper Control Arm IS250 AWD
01-04-18, 05:53 AM
#16
Yes sir you are correct. The thing is they don't have an after market AWD replacement. Is there another way to put the bushing in without a press? I have access to one but I prefer to do the work at home. It looks possible to do the stamped steel looks thin enough. I'll have to look on YouTube or google some pics.
01-04-18, 06:58 AM
#17
I HAVE to get a new driver upper joint, so I think I'm just gunna get the joints themselves and give it a go. too much cheaper to not at least try
01-04-18, 07:36 AM
#18
Well be sure and let us all know how it works out. Seems to be a big question that could save a lot of money for a lot of folks.
01-04-18, 08:19 AM
#19
gunna order today and have a go as soon as they get in. gunna do loaner tools for the press and joint remover from autozone. will probably go for the spc adjustable ***** @ ~$45/ea. will post pics and update on the process when I get em delivered
01-04-18, 08:25 AM
#20
https://thmotorsports.com/i-2497481....iABEgLZRvD_BwE
wont necessarily order thru thm, but these are probably what i'll go for. heard a lot of horror stories about this middleman website...
wont necessarily order thru thm, but these are probably what i'll go for. heard a lot of horror stories about this middleman website...
01-05-18, 07:01 AM
#21
when i went to autozone, they have. ball joint presses as loaner tools. and yes, they are glorified C-clamps. so if you have an autozone near you, i would recommend getting their loaner tool. i order a cheap $25 ball joint (Moog) and will try my hand at gettin it in there once i receive the joint in the mail. if all goes well, i'll get upgraded ones. just don't wanna spend buncha $$ on it until i know it works/ how easy or difficult it'll be. will post update.
01-09-18, 09:11 AM
#22
dunno if anyone is still curious about this, but I recently received my Moog upper ball joint (joint-only). will install this weekend when I'm doing my other spacer install/hub removal and post the difficulty.
01-09-18, 09:22 AM
#24
Racer
Thread Starter
Popping noise while turning as well as popping under acceleration/braking as well. The latter prob when the joint is really bad
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01-09-18, 11:08 AM
#26
I don't personally think I have any real symptoms of a bad ball joint. I do experience a bit of high speed (50+) twitchiness on interstate connectors and bridge connectors. however, that may be a bushing deal... only reason I'm changing the ball joint is because I had to strip the little boot off when installing my H&R's on the front; castle nut didn't wanna budge without spinning the entire unit. all seems ok overall, but figured that the exposed joint was going to wear out prematurely. plus Ive never done this install and just wanted something new to do and learn. will post update
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01-15-18, 08:14 AM
#28
Racer
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01-18-18, 08:05 PM
#29
I don't personally think I have any real symptoms of a bad ball joint. I do experience a bit of high speed (50+) twitchiness on interstate connectors and bridge connectors. however, that may be a bushing deal... only reason I'm changing the ball joint is because I had to strip the little boot off when installing my H&R's on the front; castle nut didn't wanna budge without spinning the entire unit. all seems ok overall, but figured that the exposed joint was going to wear out prematurely. plus Ive never done this install and just wanted something new to do and learn. will post update
01-19-18, 03:50 AM
#30
Racer
Thread Starter
yeah you can, just need to pop the ball joint and get a long wrench to the chassis bolts. At least that's how mine went