greenmudshark

Guys, I'm new to this forum.. Hope I post in the right place..... CAN i replace just the lower ***** joints on the control arm or do I have to get new lower control arm ????? Also, my shocks are shot after 45,000 miles.. What should I replace them with to give me a SMOOTH ride??? Thanks Mud

calvin

got to replace control arm with the ball joint

typhus

If you post more info on your truck.... year, model, we can provide more info.

Octane

You have to replace the whole arm. If your lower ball joints are squeaking, you can simple drill a hole in the arm where the lower balljoint is, install a grease fitting and that will stop the squeak.
I had to do this recently to my truck because the lower balljoints started to squeak.

obusnizzle

if the joints are squeaking, they are already shot, grease will not do anything to repair the surface tolerances.

Ty

On the bottom you can replace just the ball joint, and on the top you have to replace the whole controll arm.

BIG D

Ty is right,you can replace the lower ball joints but the uppers are not replaceable without replacing the control arms.

Octane

Not true. It fixed the squeak on my truck. Also, my father works for a Ford dealer and on trucks that are out of warranty they give people that option. Its not always that the joint is worn out. A lot of the time its just that the grease is worn out and installing grease fittings saves the owner of the vehicle hundreds of dollars.

greenmudshark

Guys..... Little info on my truck..It's a 2003 super crew 4x4 w/ 45,000 miles... I felt a "thunk thunk" when I went down the road... Had my brother jump on the front bumper several times before I saw the lower ball joint"jumping and squeeking"...... Soooooooo, I guess it is shot... Now I have to replace it. Mixed opinions here.....Who's right???? Thanks for all the info.... Mud

calvin

I am wrong ...you can replace just the lower ball joint.it is the top that you got to replace the arm.