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Old Sep 13, 2015 | 07:36 PM
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Trying to replace upper drivers side balljoint but got stuck no idea why never done this before so anything is appreciated.
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Old Sep 13, 2015 | 07:41 PM
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Just replace the wwhole upper arm. The ball joint is not serviceable
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Old Sep 13, 2015 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Carcrazygts2
Just replace the wwhole upper arm. The ball joint is not serviceable
Why do you say that. Is it just that bad
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Old Sep 13, 2015 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Joghaz
Why do you say that. Is it just that bad
Those ball joints do not come out. It's the whole upper arm assembly. Only the lowers are replaceable by themselves. Your not going to get it out
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Old Sep 13, 2015 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by 02_Black_On_White
Those ball joints do not come out. It's the whole upper arm assembly. Only the lowers are replaceable by themselves. Your not going to get it out
Well shoot I already bought replacement upper ball joints why would they sell replacement upper joints then. Not trying to go against what you're saying.
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Old Sep 13, 2015 | 08:14 PM
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Well shoot I already bought replacement upper ball joints why would they sell replacement upper joints then. Not trying to go against what you're saying.
Because they (im assuming you meant auto parts employees, when you asked why would "they" sell me...) are dumbasses.... Or they gave you lower, or the uppers for a different vehicle.

If this is what you bought, it says replacement for most AFTERMARKET ucr...

http://www.autozone.com/suspension-s..._638573_11411/

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Old Sep 13, 2015 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Blacksheep331
Because they (im assuming you meant auto parts employees, when you asked why would "they" sell me...) are dumbasses.... Or they gave you lower, or the uppers for a different vehicle.
Kind of I was being the dumbass that
Looked online on eBay and found them not knowing any better
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Old Sep 13, 2015 | 08:21 PM
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It happens. you can pick up a new ucr from any autoparts store.
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Old Sep 13, 2015 | 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Blacksheep331
It happens. you can pick up a new ucr from any autoparts store.
Ok thanks everyone you helped a lot trust me I will probably have more questions soon
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Old Sep 14, 2015 | 10:20 AM
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Ok thanks everyone you helped a lot trust me I will probably have more questions soon
If you are buying online go to rockauto.com and get the moog arms. They may be a little more expensive but they will last much longer... ask me how I found out. Lol
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