Tommy VanNess
Well-Known Member
Hey All,
Well, it looks like there is no way around it, it is time to replace the lower ball joints. The last time I took it in was about 3 months ago for the 90,000 mile check up. The lady at Ford brought it to my attention and told me that it would not pass inspection (which is coming up in Sept). Since then, I have noticed some pretty heavy wear on the inside of the front tires; a tell-tale sign as I understand. At Ford, she quoted me a price of $987 dollars for parts and labor. I have access to a garage and a friend with every tool imaginable. So I do have a few questions concerning the replacement.
Should I expect to pay $1000? Should I shop around for better prices?
Is this a job I can do myself? How difficult a job is it to replace them? Do the joints need to be packed?
Is there anything I can do to prolong the life of the new ones? I am at 96,000 miles and still riding on stock shocks.
Any info is greatly apprecaited. Thanks.
Tommy
Well, it looks like there is no way around it, it is time to replace the lower ball joints. The last time I took it in was about 3 months ago for the 90,000 mile check up. The lady at Ford brought it to my attention and told me that it would not pass inspection (which is coming up in Sept). Since then, I have noticed some pretty heavy wear on the inside of the front tires; a tell-tale sign as I understand. At Ford, she quoted me a price of $987 dollars for parts and labor. I have access to a garage and a friend with every tool imaginable. So I do have a few questions concerning the replacement.
Should I expect to pay $1000? Should I shop around for better prices?
Is this a job I can do myself? How difficult a job is it to replace them? Do the joints need to be packed?
Is there anything I can do to prolong the life of the new ones? I am at 96,000 miles and still riding on stock shocks.
Any info is greatly apprecaited. Thanks.
Tommy