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1997 Ford Explorer lower ball joints

Tiny
BILLKANGAS
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  • 1997 FORD EXPLORER
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 180,000 MILES
Can the lower ball joints be replaced without replacing the control arms?
Saturday, January 30th, 2010 AT 2:45 PM

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Tiny
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The lower ball joints and bushings are an integral part of the lower control arm, they can only be replaced as an assembly.
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Saturday, January 30th, 2010 AT 2:52 PM
Tiny
SCOTTY DEE
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Blue is on the money Bill. You can buy a MOOG chassis part to replace it with and that is the only way to travel!
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Saturday, January 30th, 2010 AT 4:42 PM

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