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Replacing all 4 ball joints

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Old 02-09-2010 | 12:08 AM
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Nope, they are a sealed case, but if you put waterproof grease on them, it will make them last longer. Moisture is what kills the seal on them. Every one I have changed failed because rust formed near the seal, and the grease leaked out.
 
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Old 02-09-2010 | 03:41 PM
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Finally got the passenger side out. time to install the new ones. Drivers side is all put back together. Day 3 of the ball joint replacement process.
 

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Old 02-09-2010 | 05:47 PM
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Well, that was fun. Time to wear them in. Thanks for all the feedback!
 
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Old 02-09-2010 | 08:09 PM
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how'd you get the fat part out without a press ?
 



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