 replacing lower ball joints |
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 Nov 14, 2011 - 12:23 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Jul 10, '08 From Tampa, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%)  |
My driver's side is busted and I have few questions:
(1) does anybody have part's numbers? I have found these on Ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/290509051042?ssPag...984.m1423.l2649 (2) Is this doable on the parking lot? Do I need any special tools or compressed air? (3) Do I need an alignment after the fix? Thanks! --------------------  '94 ST |
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Nov 14, 2011 - 12:36 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 10, '10 From MA Currently Offline Reputation: 37 (100%) |
1) You can just go to a dealership or autozone and they can look up the parts for you.
2) I don't believe you would need anything special since it's just 3 nuts and a bolt. 3) It would be in the best interest to just to make sure nothing is off and you don't create uneven tire wear. |
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Nov 14, 2011 - 1:05 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 22, '07 From Houston, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
QUOTE (mkernz22 @ Nov 14, 2011 - 11:36 AM)  1) You can just go to a dealership or autozone and they can look up the parts for you. 2) I don't believe you would need anything special since it's just 3 nuts and a bolt. 3) It would be in the best interest to just to make sure nothing is off and you don't create uneven tire wear. Hes got it a couple notes though, its hard to get the upper nut off since the axle is so close. only option there is a wrench, unless you remove the axle, which will require a 30mm socket and a very big breaker bar or air tools. (hint: most consumer impacts arent as strong as a good breaker bar. useful to make most nuts come off faster, and free rotating nuts, bolts, etc) -------------------- QUOTE "And, as always, your friendship, help, and dedication to the advancement of Texas Celica dominance is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks bro." -DEATH 1994 GT: V6 swap, 5speed E53 W/ LSD, All Power, now RED 1995 ST: SOLD @273k miles, Auto, all power, CarPC, White 1994 ST: Totaled, 5spd, all power, Red RIP 07/09/09 @ 241,810 1994 Lexus LS400: This is my new DD |
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Nov 14, 2011 - 3:07 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 29, '05 From So-Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
use a breaker bar...something like your 2nd pipe for for 3ton jack if you got one...nothing special...those from ebay looks right
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Nov 14, 2011 - 7:54 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 22, '03 From NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
You'll need a pickle fork to remove the joint from the knuckle.
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Nov 22, 2011 - 5:12 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 10, '08 From Tampa, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
With my Thanksgiving week and Black Friday schedule I am in no position to fix this myself so I cracked yesterday and decided to have a shop to fix this....
Total tally was $365 (including OEM parts, labor and alignment for BOTH sides). I really wish I had a time to do this myself but with my two jobs it is damn nearly impossible. I appreciate the inputs of all of you who replied! Thanks! This post has been edited by conus00: Nov 22, 2011 - 5:12 PM -------------------- '94 ST |
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