Balljoint question
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Balljoint question
Ive searched and cant find my exact answer. I need to replace my upper and lower ball joints, but what I need to know is how do I know if I need the upper control arm to? Can I not just replace the balljoint? I found the MOOG part #'s for the upper control arm and balljoint by the way.
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Originally Posted by nbro3232
Some stock upper arms have cast in balljoints and some are pressed in.
If I were you I would just get the moog arms with balljoints in them, it will make it a whole lot easier to replace
If I were you I would just get the moog arms with balljoints in them, it will make it a whole lot easier to replace
His is an edge so it will have the cast balljoints. The whole arm will have to be replaced.
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Originally Posted by fddriver02
Anyone know what is the difference between the 1 and 2 piece besides it being in 2 pieces?
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Originally Posted by rwenzing
The 2-piece PS design allows an alignment adjustment called "caster split". Apparently, this adjustment proved to be unnecessary in the field - it was eliminated from the production Rangers a few years ago. All Ranger UCA's are now one piece, right and left. Ford has discontinued the 2-piece PS replacement arm and Moog is following suit.
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Originally Posted by fddriver02
On rockauto.com they still sell the one and 2 piece. And the 2 piece says right side and the one piece is for the left. Should I order 2 lefts?
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Originally Posted by rwenzing
No, the DS will not fit the PS correctly because the balljoint is not centered relative to the pivots. You'll need one DS and one PS UCA.
So does my 2003 have the 2 piece upper? Premierranger99 is selling both sides but the passenger is a 2 piece.
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Note that these numbers are for with the Rangers with torsion bar suspension ONLY (98+ 4x4, 2000 Trailhead, 2001+ Edge).
DS one-piece UCA 98~2006:
(MOOG K8708T):
UCA w/replaceable/greasable ball joint
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PS one-piece UCA 2003 1/2~2006:
(MOOG K80068)
UCA w/replaceable/greasable ball joint
Similar appearance to K8708T above but with slightly different ball joint offset.
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PS 2-piece style ball joint carrier only 98~2003 1/2
(MOOG K8710T) :
Carrier w/replaceable/greasable ball joint
Note: this part is still available but discontinued and can be replaced by the complete 1-piece K80068 UCA for the PS.
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Lower ball joint only 98+
(MOOG K8695T)
Greasable, fits DS and PS
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Outer tie rod end 98+
(MOOG ES3461)
Greasable, fits DS and PS
DS one-piece UCA 98~2006:
(MOOG K8708T):
UCA w/replaceable/greasable ball joint
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PS one-piece UCA 2003 1/2~2006:
(MOOG K80068)
UCA w/replaceable/greasable ball joint
Similar appearance to K8708T above but with slightly different ball joint offset.
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PS 2-piece style ball joint carrier only 98~2003 1/2
(MOOG K8710T) :
Carrier w/replaceable/greasable ball joint
Note: this part is still available but discontinued and can be replaced by the complete 1-piece K80068 UCA for the PS.
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Lower ball joint only 98+
(MOOG K8695T)
Greasable, fits DS and PS
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Outer tie rod end 98+
(MOOG ES3461)
Greasable, fits DS and PS
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Originally Posted by 98_stepside
whats the prices on these parts and where can i purchase them?
$115~150 each for the upper control arms (including replaceable balljoints)
$38~50 each for lower balljoints
$28~35 each for tie rod ends
Buy them online or at auto parts stores everywhere. It pays to shop around.
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Originally Posted by fddriver02
I checked but they only offer the lower ball joint and control arm. There is no name on any of their stuff.
The more expensive one says "Application Engineered to Meet or Exceed O.E. Design and Quality". The cheaper one says nothing....
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