Upper and Lower Ball Joint replacement?

2011 DODGE RAM
178,000 MILES
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JOSHTHEMECHANIC
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Hello, looking for a step by step or diagram for the truck listed above 1500, Upper and Lower Ball joint replacement.
Jun 19, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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4x4 or 2-wheel drive? It is easier to replace the control arm with the bushings. You will need to release the taper joint; this guide can help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-ball-joint

This can help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/tie-rod-end-replacement

Here are instructions once the arm is out to replace the ball joints, you may be able to switch them out while the arm is in the truck. Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems.
Jun 20, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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