Time For Lower Ball Joints- Gmt-900

michigan2500hd · June 21, 2010

Had the uppers replaced last year...most likely from the leveling kit ( and the very heavy 18" rims and load E BFG'S i used to run) and have had no problems since. But now the truck has a "wandering" feeling to the steering and i get a clunk when turning into a parking spot. I jacked it up yesterday and put a pry bar between the lower control arm and the CV housing and felt a bit of play on both sides. Called a few places and parts are available and unlike the uppers i can just buy a ball joint with out the control arm. I hear that these have to be pressed into the control arm....is this hard to do in the driveway? any idea as to how long replacing both sides will take?

sonjaab · June 21, 2010

I believe they are also pressed in.

C. Charles Hahn · June 21, 2010

Yeah, they appear to be pressed in. If you have access to a small shop press you could probably DIY it, but a shop would be faster.

Just curious, do the replacements you found have grease fittings on them (unlike the OE parts)?

apierce918 · June 21, 2010

from my last vehicle i did a balljoint in... i was able to get it.. but it sucked. later my father bought a 20 ton hydraulic jack from harbor freight... that made them easier.

btw, i grew up just west of flint!