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Old 04-15-2011, 01:17 AM
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How much of a pain in the **** is U-joints and ball joints to do, can they be done in the garage, or do i have to go see the man??
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ball joints:

http://www.cherokeetech.com/VBull/sh...nt-Replacement

u-joints(for a driveshaft but same concept):

http://www.cherokeetech.com/VBull/sh...nging-U-Joints
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If you have the tools its not bad

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you can rent the tools you need (just a ball joint press with the correct sockets
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Start drenching those parts with pb blaster like a week out and it will make your life wayyyyyyyy easier. Also try not to break any bolts! lol
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