1998 Dodge Truck Lower ball joints

1998 DODGE TRUCK
118,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TOPCOP128
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Is it true that on a '98 Ram 1500 the lower ball joints are tack welded to the control arms?
If that is the case, won't I have to purchase new control arms to replace the ball joints, or is there any way to remove the ball joints from the control arms?
Aug 3, 2008 at 7:18 AM
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MERLIN2021
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For the prices I see, I doubt it, all you need is a ball joint press, autozone rents the tool and refunds the deposit when you return it.


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Aug 3, 2008 at 7:42 AM
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