NMTerras
Suspension Lift
- Location
- New Mexico
Need to replace a lower ball joint, anyone have any ideas about which aftermarket brands/models are sturdiest?
One for the truck, one for the spare parts box...
I used their larger pickle fork to take it apart. But, honestly a assortment of large hammers and maybe a prybar is all you need. Their tierod press is worth every penny though when it comes to removing the tierods. I didn't find the ball joint press nessisary as the fitment into the arm isn't that tight. Couple light taps with a hammer sent mine off after removing that huge nut.
Holy old thread, batman!
What size is the huge nut on the lower balljoints and what is the torque specs for putting the replacements back in? I went through the FSM and the only thing it says about the lower balljoint is "replace upper link or lower link" & it gives me the torque specs on the castle nut. So I assume that means that Nissan wants you to replace the entire control arm instead of just a balljoint. Which is retarded. :groggy:
I noticed last weekend when rotating my tires that both my lowers have shredded boots. So I'll be tackling that at the same time I do the UCAs & T-Bars.