Is it best to replace upper ball joints from Dodge?

Is it best to replace upper ball joints from Dodge?

Upper ball joints from Dodge mean replacing the upper control arm. I tow a 15,000 lbs fifth wheel. Is it best to replace it Dodge way or find someone to drill it out and replace it aftermarket? I’ve replaced it once already 23,000 miles ago at a dealership. I am currently in Az. Just drill and replace. It work fine.

How much does it cost to replace upper control arm joint?

Well I replaced the Upper control arm ball joint assembly at 200,000. I’m at 232,000 now. (looks like I mistyped in post) Dealership says it’s the lower control arm ball joint assembly now. $532 part plus labor so around $900 for the one side. The lower should be replaced as a whole because of how it carries the spindle?

How much should a lower ball joint be replaced?

The lower should be replaced as a whole because of how it carries the spindle? after market ball joints (moog/XRF)are only around 100$ each so for 500$ thats way too much, heck Carli Ball joints are 400$ each and they are warranted for life, even their labour charge is way too high… I must be missing something here..

Can a die grinder be used for upper ball joint replacement?

No, the other dude up there was thinking you had a 4×4 which means you have to press them in and out of the axle housing ears. Die grinder and air hammer are my tools of choice for the job on the 2wd pickups. I go through to many drill bits to justify the time takes to do them that way. Grind the heads off, hammer the shank through.

How do you replace the ball joint on a Dodge Ram?

The installation of the new ball joints can be performed in exact reverse order as they were removed. Follow these steps: Use the press to insert new lower ball joint. Replace lower castle nut. Replace cotter pin. Use press to insert new upper ball joint. Replace upper castle nut. Replace cotter pin. Insert brake rotor. Replace center nut.

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How much does upper ball joint replacement cost?

Turns out my control arm needs to be replaced, ball joint is fine and the arm is $538. I can’t find it cheaper. Only finding 4wd control arms. The dealer is having one come from L.A..

Where can I buy ball joint lower kit?

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