2004lariatkindofguy

Well like the title says, both side ball joints are going bad on the upper control arms. I am wondering what all I should replace. I am going to buy new upper control arms and don't know what else I need to buy. Thanks guys

Marc D

Depending on what year and if it's a 4WD or 2WD it will make a difference on replacing parts. You may want to consider replacing lower ball joints as well. I assume you're replacing the upper A-arms because of aesthetics or damage. There are pivot bushings on the A arms that should be done while it's that far apart.

2004lariatkindofguy

It is a 2004 (newer body style) 4x4. I am replacing them mostly because I want new ones that are black. Are the lower ball joints hard to replace?

Marc D

They're all a pain in the butt to replace if you don't have a press and the other tools. I have beat them out many times before but it's not pretty. When you have it all apart you can take them (lower a-arms) to a small machine shop and have them press out the old ones and press the new ones. $50 to $75 usually to do both.

2004lariatkindofguy

MOOG Part # CK80308 {#4L3Z3084AA, 4L3Z3084AB, 7L1Z3084A, 9L3Z3084A, K80308} Problem Solver; Complete Arm w/Ball Joint, Front Right Upper; Incl. powdered-metal gusher bearing to allow grease to penetrate bearing surfaces; Incl. bushing

Will these work? I have the same thing just for the Left side also. They are from rockauto.

Jbrew

? what lol.

Jbrew

Usually you just need the upper arms complete and lower BJ's. The 4wd press is free at Auto Zone, ie loaner program. I had to get a new one recently because I can't find my other one STILL.

Anyway, a good one is only $65. Here's how you load it up to press in a lower, -




Some testing procedures in this gallery, -

https://www.f150forum.com/members/jb...s/front-end97/

KevFord1993

I thought the 04-08's were non greaseable and you had to replace the whole assembly (lower and upper).

Jbrew

Scroll to 5:30, -


As far as greasable, - get a good joints and they'll be greasable.

2004lariatkindofguy

Thanks for the help guys. I went to sturdevents and got the moog lower ball joints and I got complete upper control arms.