You can replace just the ball joints on the lower control arms , but the upper
ball joints come with a new control arm
Yes, you can usually buy generic end joints to replace any rod.
you take it toa shop and pay $926.00. that includes allighnment
You have to replace the whole control arm on front upper ball joints in that particular vehicle.
I believe you can change just the ball joint on the lower control arms , the upper ball joints come with a new control arm
Yes, technology is available within the medical industry to replace hip joints. These replaceable hips are made from metal and certain types of plastic so the patient can walk again within worrying about falling or using a cane/walker to get around.
My Haynes repair manual ( 1991 thru 2001 Ford Explorer ) shows on 1995 and newer that the balljoints on upper and lower control arms are not removable or serviceable . If a balljoint is damaged or worn , replace the control arm . ( my Chilton repair manual also shows the same information )
Top three are: Knee, Hip, and Shoulder
THE BALL JOINT IS PART OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM
The upper ball joints must be replaced with the upper control arms but the lower ball joints can be replaced seperately. NOTE: THE BEST WAY TO GET THEM OUT IS TO KNOCK THEM OUT WITH A 3LB MINI SLEDGE HAMMER FROM AUTOZONE. According to my Haynes repair manual it states that 1995 and newer models upper and lower balljoints are not removable or serviceable. If a balljoint is damaged or worn, replace the control arm.
You can't service the lower ball joints by themselves. You must replace the entire lower control arm.
They are pressed in and out with a set of special tools.
How do you replace your front ball joints on a Lincoln