Is there a difference between upper and lower ball joints?

Is there a difference between upper and lower ball joints?

The lower ball joint is the load-carrying joint in this type of suspension, while the upper ball joint is the “follower,” with no significant load to support. It acts only as a second pivot point for the steering knuckle.

When to replace lower ball joints on Dodge Ram Trucks?

Learn More. Discussion in ‘ Exterior ‘ started by 90guy, Sep 11, 2016 . Hey guys just had a quick question regarding the lower ball joints on these trucks as I am going to start ordering parts to replace all the ball joints and tie rod ends on my truck.

Can a guy buy lower ball joints like GM?

Looks like the PO was rough when pulling the front end apart for the lift. Can a guy buy lower ball joints and press them out or are they a replace the lower control deal like GM?

Do you need hydraulic press to replace lower ball joints?

90guy and huntergreen like this. Click to expand… nope. You need to have just a good hydraulic press to take the old one off. the replace with a new one. 90guy likes this. huh, did not know you press in and out.

What kind of ball joint does a Dodge Ram have?

In a surprising twist, I found that the two Moog parts supplied by my local O’Reilly Auto Parts store had different body textures: The upper ball joint (shown in figure 1) was smooth while the lower ball joint (see figure 2) was knurled. Both were supplied in identical boxes labeled “Moog Problem Solver.”

Looks like the PO was rough when pulling the front end apart for the lift. Can a guy buy lower ball joints and press them out or are they a replace the lower control deal like GM?

Do you need to replace the lower ball joints?

Thanks in advance. Mpgrimm2 likes this. 90guy and huntergreen like this. Click to expand… nope. You need to have just a good hydraulic press to take the old one off. the replace with a new one. 90guy likes this.

Which is Carli suspension ball joint should you buy?

Carli Suspension’s ball joints address both of those concerns. While they are significantly more expensive than the mass marketed parts found in local auto parts stores, they will not enlarge the factory bore or introduce unrecoverable wear with a knurled body.