Im getting ready to do ball joints on my 01 2wd. I have done some searching and think I got the job pretty well figured out. I plan on doing the upper and lower control arm bushings as well. My question is can I use a hand held press to replace the bushings or would I be better off taking it somewhere. Heres the bushing kit I plan to use. Thanks for the help.http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par...5_513336_5934_

 

I tried doing my lower ball joints my slef with a rented press and i wish i had just let someone else deal with it never got them in straight taking it to a tire shop before new winter tires go on to have them done rite. good luck.

 

I think our ball joints are different. Im not sure what year but they changed them from pressed in to riveted on. I think that part of the job should be a breeze, but The bushings are my concern.

 

let us know how it works out. i wish mine were rivited in would have been easier. ut truck looks great love the all black look

 

Will do, I plan on writing up a DIY for it too. Thanks for the compliments on the truck, its even blacker now( I need some updated pics).