So I got an inspection done today because the truck wasn't 'feeling' right. I've got an '05 Trailblazer LTZ 4x4. I haven't really driven it very much over the past few years due to my wife and I working very near each other out of town and carpooling with our much more fuel-efficient Elantra...
:coffeeHello,
I'm having trouble replacing the lower ball joints on my 2008 Envoy Denali. the car has about 160k on it and is originally from michigan so has a far amount of rust on it..
I detached all connecting arms and upper ball joint, as well as, the nut going to the lower ball joint but...
Hi,
I brought my truck in for upper and lower ball joints, water pump and thermostat.
The mechanic quoted me 4 hours. The owner charged me over 11!! and marked up the parts 60% on top of it.
He will not honour what his mechanic told me.
But before I go to BBB to complain, I want to see what...
Hey guys,
So here is my latest video on how to tell if your ball joints are bad.
Let me know what you think!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62bVn7E8gyk
This How-To will show you how to use the Alltrade Tools Kit 46 Ball Joint/U Joint Service Set to replace your lower ball joints. It is important to use this tool kit because it is the only one that I have found to have the correct pieces. I will only cover the steps on how to press the ball...
For the front...do these things just tap out, do I need heat?
Should I go with MOOG, Mevotech, OEM Delco?
Prolly change out the lower also, lookls like they will pound out but want to be sure.