Upper ball joint/control arm- front suspension

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Feb 16, 2019

Jonjr33

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From: North providence, RI

Upper ball joint/control arm- front suspension

2009 ranger 4.0 4wd. Can I replace just the upper ball joint, or do I have to replace whole control arm? I know some vehicles you can’t take the old ball joint out due to it being welded on etc.. and have to replace the whole thing... thanks

Feb 19, 2019

Badbuzzb

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It was my impression that you had to order the arm as the joint is already pressed in .But i could be wrong.

Feb 19, 2019

cliffdog2004

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^^^ +1 ^^^

Yeah. Unless you go for an aftermarket upper control arm, the stock replacements are usually sold as a unit with the ball joint pressed in place.