How long will this take?

Kohrs93 · April 1st, 2011, 10:21 PM

Tomorrow my dad and I might attempt to replace my lower ball joints and outer tie rods in the front. How long do you think it would take two people who have never done it before to do it in a driveway on jack stands? Also, what special tools will be needed? I know I need something to press the ball joints out and in. Is there something i can rent at autozone or advanced for that? Thanks guys

Kohrs93 · April 1st, 2011, 10:53 PM

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wtfcrunch · April 1st, 2011, 10:58 PM

A few hours, depends on the amount of time spent staring and thinking what to do next. I don't think you can rent anything from those places (at least not around me). Basic tools should be able to do the job. Mallet, clamps etc.

Kohrs93 · April 1st, 2011, 11:23 PM

Hm, alright. I think I'm gonna get it done. I have just enough money for the parts

wtfcrunch · April 1st, 2011, 11:31 PM

I wish you the best of luck. Let us know how it goes. Take pics if you want to lend others a hand.

Kohrs93 · April 2nd, 2011, 12:06 AM

I'll try to take pics. I'll probably end up posting once or tiwce to get some help from you guys

I usually do

adron87 · April 2nd, 2011, 12:18 PM

hey, i did this last year with some new steeda balljoints and adj tie rod ends. it should take you a couple of hours. the tie rods are very straight forward, the balljoints arent bad either, the problem i had was the one side was super stubborn and would not come out! we ended up torching it off. all you really need are the basic tools. a balljoint press tool kit will make it a lot easier. Over here, i just went to a local "Partsource" store which is equivalent to an autozone, and was able to rent the toolkit out. best part it was free, just needed to make a refundable insurance deposit on it.

Goodluck! i saw a noticeable difference with my new setup.

99GT35thLE · April 2nd, 2011, 01:59 PM

Autozone rents the balljoint press and the tierod end forks.

Taking your time should be no more than 2 hours per wheel.

April 1st, 2011, 10:58 PM	#3
wtfcrunch Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang GT Prem Conv Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Gloucester, VA Posts: 1,212 iTrader: 0 reviews	A few hours, depends on the amount of time spent staring and thinking what to do next. I don't think you can rent anything from those places (at least not around me). Basic tools should be able to do the job. Mallet, clamps etc. __________________ BURN RUBBER NOT YOUR SOUL TylerL idgafMustangClub

April 1st, 2011, 11:31 PM	#5
wtfcrunch Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang GT Prem Conv Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Gloucester, VA Posts: 1,212 iTrader: 0 reviews	I wish you the best of luck. Let us know how it goes. Take pics if you want to lend others a hand. __________________ BURN RUBBER NOT YOUR SOUL TylerL idgafMustangClub

April 2nd, 2011, 01:59 PM	#8
99GT35thLE Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 GT 35th LE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 1,428 iTrader: 0 reviews	Autozone rents the balljoint press and the tierod end forks. Taking your time should be no more than 2 hours per wheel. __________________ Drive it like you stole it

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April 2nd, 2011, 12:18 PM	#7
adron87 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 33 iTrader: 0 reviews	hey, i did this last year with some new steeda balljoints and adj tie rod ends. it should take you a couple of hours. the tie rods are very straight forward, the balljoints arent bad either, the problem i had was the one side was super stubborn and would not come out! we ended up torching it off. all you really need are the basic tools. a balljoint press tool kit will make it a lot easier. Over here, i just went to a local "Partsource" store which is equivalent to an autozone, and was able to rent the toolkit out. best part it was free, just needed to make a refundable insurance deposit on it. Goodluck! i saw a noticeable difference with my new setup.

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