. . Upper /lower Ball joint 1997 Chevy Blazer 4x4 Group: alt.autos.4x4.chevy-trucks Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003, 10:37pm (CST+6) From: snipped-for-privacy@HOTMAIL.COM (bob) hello. I am in need of replacing the upper and lower ball joints on both front wheels. I am wondering if this is a complicated thing to do, and if some special tools are required? The shop is asking approx 220.00 in labour + parts. I am a bit on the broke side, and I can learn and save some money while the bank is tight, why not. =A0 Any on line web site with general info on replacing the ball joints? any tips, will be highly appreciated. =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D
You're wasting your time.
The tools alone are going to cost you enough to warrant paying someone else to do it.
Unless your big into pain and frustration.
in that case....do a repost and I'll give you some really nasty, bloody knuckle, head bangin tips that include a big arse hammer, some cinder blocks, letting the air out the tires, a wood chisel, the ole lady's nail file, a flat head screw driver, a piece of black iron pipe, a bumper jack, some cable tv wire, and a really drunk buddy.
that's bout the only way i could help without you spending at least a couple hundred on tools.....but i'm willing if you are.
scrib abell ~takes the gauze off and inspects the gore~ ~:~