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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 11:14 AM
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i have an o6 1500 2 wheel drive and i noticed the upper ball joints need to be replaced. I went to my local kragen and they sell just the upper ball joints or the whole control arm with ball joint. Are the old ones just pressed in or do i have to replace the whole freakin arm? Theres gotta be a way to get them out i guess, since they sell JUST the ball joint. thanks..
 
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 12:55 PM
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They are sold as a unit with the UCA and BJ all in one. Only the lower BJ can be pressed out
 
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 01:48 PM
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so wonder why would they make the uppers without the a-arm? example:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MOG-K7460/
 
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 02:03 PM
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Dont believe what resellers tell you. Do believe what manufactures tell you.

http://www.moog-suspension-parts.com/
 
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 02:14 PM
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i called kragen again and they sell the whole a-arm with ball joint for 121. It comes with a lifetime warrenty..lol.. So i think im going with this route. Seems like these dodges are ball joint killers...
 
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 02:17 PM
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83k on my 04 with a 12" lift and still using OEM BJs. Check your price at www.rockauto.com and search online for discount codes to use
 
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 02:30 PM
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found them both for 162 at rock auto... moogs a good brand?
 
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 02:32 PM
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Moog is good. Also check out prices on ebay for a new set
 
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 04:52 PM
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Moog is one of the better brands. And I think 162 is good for two as I paid $68 (i think) for one lower ball joint
 
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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 01:02 PM
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so i ordered both upper a-arms with new moog ball joints. I also noticed the passenger side sway bar end link is shot.. Is it just rubber bushings that need to be replaced?
 
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