Ford Ranger Ball Joint Replacement

If you here knocking or any other unusual noise in the front part of suspension, it is likely that you’ve faced deterioration of ball joints. The main reason is that construction of the car is not perfect. That is why there appears backlash between joints. This can cause various problems:

1. Knocking of front suspension while driving off-road.
2. Suspension is not able to provide driver with smooth and easy ride as it used to be before.
3. Moreover when critical level of ball joint deterioration takes place, this can lead to horrible consequences. When a car gest into a hole, this can result in joint torn off from bearing.

If you want to avoid above mentioned problems you need to take care of your Ford Ranger as well as proceed with regular examinations.  If you here knocking of suspension, it means that you need to proceed with immediate diagnostics. This will help to determine the reason of malfunction and eliminate as soon as possible.

Practical and Theoretical Tips for Ford Ranger Ball Joint Replacement

If you decide to proceed with replacement on your own, you will need lots of different tools and instruments. Check their availability in your garage. The photo below shows the list if necessary tools that will come in handy. However the list is not full.

Keep in mind that ball join puller is the most important tool that you will certainly need while handling with such type of repair. You can buy it in the nearest workshop. It costs from $20 to $50. You are recommended to purchase it in advance in order to avoid any difficulties in future.

At the same time you should note that ball joint is fixed rather tough. You may face some difficulties while pulling it out even with the help of special equipment.

Ford Ranger Ball Joint Replacement Video Review

This video review will show the process of Ford Ranger ball joint replacement. At the same time you will get acquainted with possible difficulties which can occur during repairing works.

If you decide to turn to a workshop, you will have to pay from $150 to $250.

Ford Ranger ball joint replacement guide, prices and video review of repairing works with your own hands.