Posted by TParker (IP: 4.33.1.93) on September 16, 1999 at 12:45:21:
In Reply to: Ball Joints revisited posted by Sparks on September 15, 1999 at 17:30:06:
I have done both, just the ball joint and replaced the arm with the ball joint installed. it was much easier to replace the arm. I think that I got them from NAPA auto part for less than $60.00ea. where as the ball by it's self is $15.95 and take at least a whole day to change. To change the lower arm you basically only have to un bolt 2 bolts, pull it out, put in the new one bolt it up and then get a front end alignment. And you can do this in your car port if you have the proper tools, especially a ball joint tool. Good luck.
: I called for a couple of quotes today for repalcing the ball joints
: in my 73.(302)
: The answers I am getting are that the lower control arm/ball joint is
: one assembly. $93 and up each!
: I can't do the job myself (currently an apt dweller), and I recall this
: subject as having been discussed.
: Has anyone ACTUALLY DONE the job, and can the lowers be replaced?