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Old 10-07-2012, 07:38 PM
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The other day I put in the driver side lower ball joint, took me bout 5 hrs, today I did the other side and only took me about 2 1/2 hrs, cause I learned that I didn't have to take some things apart,and put back together. Now have two good ball joints that are greaseable and no more annoying front end squeak.
Ball joints are by Rabestos, $60.00 apiece, local auto parts store, Lorco wanted $ 90.00 apiece.
Couple weeks ago I put in Moog greaseable sway bar end links.
 
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Oh ya and on Tuesday I get my new winter tires put on, Kelly TSR's 267/75 - 16's
 
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I heard bad things about the Rabestos on here, a few months back. Now sure if it was the Ball-Joint or Tie-rods, I think Ball-Joints.
I heard they didnt last to long, or something. Ive had my 2 Lower ones replaced with Moog Problem-Solver ones.
You should buy urself a 2nd set of rims for your Winters, So you can swap them and safe money. I bought a set of 2010 16" Aluminum OEM Rims and left my winters on the 16" Steels
 
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Wheres the pics?
 
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guess we will see, they are greaseable so can't be to bad.
I am going to get a set of rims for the BFG's for the summer, last truck I had 2 sets of tires, they lasted me about 8 years, sold the truck.
I will take some pics of the new tires on the truck as soon as I get them mounted up and put on, then will try to post them up.
 
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If they are greaseable id say they are good lol
Im thinking of getting a set of Black 16" rims, and either selling the Alum or Steel, Which ever sell first lol.
Heres the 2 sets im currently looking at

Also post pics of your truck and work, lol I dont know what color yours is, Mines black so.

 

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I think the top rims look the best, bottom look good also, top better.
My truck is also all black.
Go to get my tires today, pics will come when I m able to put them up.
 
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I like the the simplicity of the bottom but if you have shiny bits go with the top of the truck.
 



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