Lower ball joint removal 2000 4x4

[--weezl--]

*Necro*

I have to do my lower bjs tomorrow, I've heard if you just freeze the ball joints you can get them in without a press, is that true?

I don't have a press, and I'm not going to buy one... Also I'm about 90% sure parts stores don't lend tools around here either

 

[oldbaldy454]

So how much up and down play is allowed in the lower ball joint before it needs to be changed...got 93,000 miles on the 2000 4x4.

 

[Earl43P]

That's right around the mileage when I replaced mine.

The key for me was that going over bumps became quite jarring, to the point that I also replaced the original shocks whether they really needed it or not.

I also replaced the UCAs at the same time, but they weren't sloppy whatsoever.

Try to get LBJs with a grease fitting!