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time for some upkeep

planing to do some upkeep on the trac this Sunday, my upper ball-joint and lower ball-joint technically don't pass for a MSI. While I'm at it, I'm putting in a new hub assembly as well, All on the driver side. The hub assembly MIGHT even fix my abs light. I did a code scan at work and it couldn't read the Driver side speed sensor. I don't know if it just defaults to the first sensor or not, so I'm trying that first before I just pull the bulb


I have a MOOG lower, OneSource Upper Arm and Timken hub assemby. All for the low price of 65 bucks Helps the lower bj is under a lifetime warrenty.


Oh and I picked up a used CV axle, Im going to hit up Napa for the reboot kits and give it a try. Can't beat the price for an offroad spare. Worst case, If they are truely junk, i will strip them down for some emergency nubs

CV axle---FREE
Boot kits---17bucks each



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I barely fit in my parents garage


my parts--Upper control arm, lower balljoint and a hub
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Comparison of the Onesource control arm and factory
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youuuuuuuuuuuuuu have fun with that?
 
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Originally Posted by 99ranger4x4
youuuuuuuuuuuuuu have fun with that?
man your priceless.. lol..
 
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Originally Posted by 99ranger4x4
youuuuuuuuuuuuuu have fun with that?
ha, cant tell im bored?



figured id update with pics
 
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updated with pics
 
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How long did it take you to get everything done? The Trac is looking good.
 
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Originally Posted by RangerNDog
How long did it take you to get everything done? The Trac is looking good.


i had it stripped and new balljoints installed within an hour


I then had to run to work and get the hub removed from the spinlde (had to use a torch to heat the bolts) and it took another hour to rap things up
 
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I love your trac!
 
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my nephew helping

 
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