All good practical information most helpful,will be doing this job soon outdoors when the weather plays ball. If only l had a larger garage with workspace
Agree... I will be building a garage space hopefully soon. COVID drove lumber prices to crazytown. Good luck with your Jeep. New ball joints make a huge difference!
Nice vid. I have a 95 YJ and when turning I am getting an awful noise, almost like 'metal on metal' and it seems to be getting WORSE. This vehicle has a new rebuilt...2 years ago. Mileage is 132,000 and mostly in Tucson, Az. area....initially purchased in Pennsylvania by original owner. Everything is original. Question is, HOW DO I KNOW IF I NEED NEW BALL JOINTS? Not a mechanic....DIYer. Thank you, Chris.
Tjats for your question. Ball joints could squeak when turning. My bet would be one of the following though: axle drive shaft u-joints, tie rod ends, or yes, possibly the ball joints. If it came from Pennsylvania, I would suggest that salt from winter driving has made components very rusty. I would disassemble the front suspension and repair replace worn parts. It sounds difficult, but its really not. Best bet might be to join a local jeep club and find someone willing to help you out.
No, it is a low profile kind and it fits in there well. You have to position the ball joint before pressing it into the pocket so the grease fitting is accessible.
Wish it was that easy to remove the nuckle from the ball joints… i tried really hard but it is as if it’s welded to the ball joints . I’ll probably crack the nuckle and buy a new one… Tried with BJ puller , nothing worked …
I managed to remove the knuckle on the passenger side where both ball joints were shot, the top one really badly it’s rod moving up/down…Will press new BJ in tomorrow.. Thanks for posting this info.. @@jimsjeeps9782
All good practical information most helpful,will be doing this job soon outdoors when the weather plays ball.
If only l had a larger garage with workspace
Agree... I will be building a garage space hopefully soon. COVID drove lumber prices to crazytown. Good luck with your Jeep. New ball joints make a huge difference!
Great video correct info thanks for the specs and your options.
You are welcome. Glad it helped you out. More videos coming soonest!!
Nice vid. I have a 95 YJ and when turning I am getting an awful noise, almost like 'metal on metal' and it seems to be getting WORSE. This vehicle has a new rebuilt...2 years ago. Mileage is 132,000 and mostly in Tucson, Az. area....initially purchased in Pennsylvania by original owner. Everything is original. Question is, HOW DO I KNOW IF I NEED NEW BALL JOINTS? Not a mechanic....DIYer. Thank you, Chris.
Tjats for your question. Ball joints could squeak when turning. My bet would be one of the following though: axle drive shaft u-joints, tie rod ends, or yes, possibly the ball joints. If it came from Pennsylvania, I would suggest that salt from winter driving has made components very rusty. I would disassemble the front suspension and repair replace worn parts. It sounds difficult, but its really not. Best bet might be to join a local jeep club and find someone willing to help you out.
Many thanks for the replay!
thanks for the REPLY, NOT REPLAY!
did that bottom greas fitting have any issues with clearance....
No, it is a low profile kind and it fits in there well. You have to position the ball joint before pressing it into the pocket so the grease fitting is accessible.
Wish it was that easy to remove the nuckle from the ball joints… i tried really hard but it is as if it’s welded to the ball joints . I’ll probably crack the nuckle and buy a new one… Tried with BJ puller , nothing worked …
I have made the mistake of pushing the wrong way... make sure direction of push is correct. They are a tight fit, but should eventually move....
I managed to remove the knuckle on the passenger side where both ball joints were shot, the top one really badly it’s rod moving up/down…Will press new BJ in tomorrow.. Thanks for posting this info..
@@jimsjeeps9782