Upper Ball Joint Replacement Question

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Upper Ball Joint Replacement Question #722163 05/09/06 06:12 PM

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Pflugerville, Texas

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Mudrunner

IÆm replacing the upper ball joint on my Trooper.

I found these two ball joints and need help deciding which to buy.

The first is a direct replacement:
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The second uses the original base and just replaces the ball joint:
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(I now you need special tools to replace these, you can barrow them from Autozone. But how hard are they to replace?)

Your help is much appreciated.

Jaime

Re: Upper Ball Joint Replacement Question [Re: 2000Trooper] #722164 05/09/06 06:14 PM

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Erie, CO

sweater

Body Damage is Cool

What's the price difference? I'm always willing to pay a little extra $$$ to avoid having to learn something new.
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- mike

Still have the Rodeo | Have something else red to match

Re: Upper Ball Joint Replacement Question [Re: sweater] #722165 05/09/06 06:20 PM

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Pflugerville, Texas

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Mudrunner

The price is a big difference.

The complete ball joint with base is 69.99 each for a total of
139.98 with free shipping.

The individual ball joints are two for 45.99 + 14.00 shipping for a total of 59.99 (eBay).

Jaime

Re: Upper Ball Joint Replacement Question [Re: 2000Trooper] #722166 05/09/06 06:37 PM

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Erie, CO

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Danger Will Robinson, DANGER!

I'm not a huge fan of eBay or parts sold on there, quite frankly. If you can find this part by calling St. Charles Isuzu, then go for it - they'll be more than happy to offer up some advice on these. You might even find that they offer the same part at a similar price.

I don't know - the eBay thing always causes me to pause. I'll never put suspect parts in my truck when it comes to brakes or steering...

- mike

Still have the Rodeo | Have something else red to match

Re: Upper Ball Joint Replacement Question [Re: sweater] #722167 05/10/06 04:17 AM

Joined: Nov 2004

Posts: 307

Pflugerville, Texas

2000Trooper Offline

Mudrunner

I was leaning to buying the complete ball joint so that I can have some spares as an emergency. Dont know how often they break. Considering that the upper and lower ball joints are the only things that hold the wheel in, I think they need to be very strong.

I feel the same way about Ebay; you have to be very careful. The price is sure great, but I think I will pass on them.

Thanks again for the help.

Jaime

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