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Old 03-07-2014, 07:24 AM
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On my 91 I need to know what the name is of the 3 ball joints that are on the bars that run across side to side that control the steering. I don't have a clue what they are called. And will I need the joint press or are those much easier than my upper and lower ball joints were?
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Thank you for your post,, The experts on this will answer your question momentarily please have a seat..
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Tie rod ends?
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It sounds like you're talking about the tie rod ends.
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Well that pretty much sums it up thanks guys! Oh and will I need the joint press or will they go in pretty easy?
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You need a pickle fork.
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You don't replace the like ball joints. All the places unscrews from each other and will just be held into the knuckles by a nut. You will need a pickle fork or a tie rod end remover to get them out of the knuckles.
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A pitman arm remover also works.
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or a hammer.
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A big hammer
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