86' DJM I-Beam Ball Joint Question
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If you have the beams you should be able to tell by looking at them.
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83-88... in the beams.
89+... in the knuckles.
89+... in the knuckles.
Yeah, I found that info out the hard way and now I have an extra set of 83-88 beams. I've got a few good pics up so you can make sure yours look like what I have.
http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/pts/3589201737.html
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Even if your beams don't have the balljoints in them, you can still use those beams in your ranger. Both sets of I-beams can be used in any year of I-beam Ranger, but ONLY if you prepare the right parts.
For example, I used '83-'88 beams in my '94 ranger. If you're curious as to how, just let me know.
For example, I used '83-'88 beams in my '94 ranger. If you're curious as to how, just let me know.
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Just swapped the spindle as well. With the exception of the ball joints (and some sway bar stuff) the entire front suspension was practically identical up until the brakes changed in 95. In 95 the calipers changed from a single piston pin mount to a dual piston bolt on style. From what I can see the wheel bearings also changed at that time, though I'm not sure if it was caused by the spindle or the rotor.
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Nah, they're easy. Especially if they're new, which yours are.
I rented a tool from O'reillys and it made pressing balljoints a breeze.
I rented a tool from O'reillys and it made pressing balljoints a breeze.
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