Ryan Anderson 10+ Year Member Joined Jul 16, 2008 Messages 1 Points 3,001 Vehicle Year 1998 Transmission Automatic Jul 16, 2008 #1 how do i replace my upper ball joint on an 1998 ford ranger 2WD??? need quick
Sasquatch_Ryda TRS Staff - Retired Forum Staff - Retired Ford Technician OTOTM Winner Solid Axle Swap TRS Banner 2012-2015 Joined Aug 8, 2007 Messages 7,916 Points 3,101 Age 38 City Terrace, BC, Canada Vehicle Year 1991 Engine 4.0 V6 Transmission Automatic Tire Size 40s Jul 16, 2008 #2 You replace the entire upper control arm assembly, the joint itself is not removable.
bluovaldude 15+ Year Member Joined Aug 7, 2007 Messages 252 Points 3,101 Jul 19, 2008 #3 The ball joint does come out, but the time and money spent to get it out. Makes it a lot easier to just replace the upper arm. But it can be done, and if you do replace the joint, go with MOOG I ave heard nothing but good from them.
The ball joint does come out, but the time and money spent to get it out. Makes it a lot easier to just replace the upper arm. But it can be done, and if you do replace the joint, go with MOOG I ave heard nothing but good from them.