I have my ball joints on order and the tool to do it all from rockauto.com. I have a 2004 ram diesel 4X4. What else do i need? any special torx or allen sockets for caliper bolt removal, seals for hubs? possibly u-joints but what else? im trying to gather as much stuff as possible so i can finish the job in a day or so and not have my truck apart for weeks ordering tools and parts. any axle seals? Special nut for the ball joints like a 12 point or something?metric imperial etc....is there a DIY for a 3rd gen on this?

 

Anyone that I know of that did ball joints used quite a bit of profanity.. hehe...

 

lol. will i need any cotter pins? (obviously a grease gun) Never Seize etc...maybe new u joints and brake pads. what would u consider time for new pads? say if theres 3/16 of lining left?

 

I was about to make a post with the same title... Which cups,press, etc from OTC? Anyone have tool numbers? The tool gathering seems to be the biggest challange of the job.

 

I ordered the ball joints (moog greaseable) from rockauto.com and for $70 they throw in the tool to do the job. My stuff is in mail yet so i never seen the tool yet

 

you will need an allen socket to get the calipers off the brackets. not sure of the size, check the manual to see if they mention what it is.

 

you mean the manual at HEMITRUCKWORLD.com

 

1 - Get beer

2 - Get a hotel room, so you stay there after you yell at the wife because you busted a knuckle

3 - Get a buddy

4 - Pay him to do it while you drink beer

 

will i need a pry bar or a pickle fork?

 

but but but... I'm the guy thats going to be doing the work, ... I'm number 4 here