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E. Long · 2004-12-31T03:44:36-06:00

Took my X in today for an alignment at the dealership, came out with a quote for $1,100 to replace the ball joints. OUCH! $500 in parts, $600 in labor. I'm going to do the job myself with the help of [url=http://www.thedieselstop.com/contents/getitems.php3?Ball%20Joint%20Installation]this article . However, I'm having some trouble locating greaseable ball joint part numbers online. I've searched the posts here and it looks like quite a few of you have had greaseable ball joints installed. Here's what I've found for Ford ball joints: 1.) Ford offers a lower ball joint (non-greaseable) for the 4x4 Excursion. $55.91/ea 2.) Through a [url=http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/13523176.cfm]TSB I found , Ford issued a replacement greaseable ball joint; part number 1C3Z-3050-AB and runs $66.44/ea. 3.) There is no upper, greaseable ball joint available from Ford, from what I can tell. Aftermarket ball joints : Mcquay Norris seems to be a popular one. They have two different versions, standard and "extreme." They offer greaseable ball joints, but these particular part numbers do not have "greaseable" in the description. Seems like the Twin I-beams are all greaseable according to the listing, but solid axle ball joints have no such indiciation. I'm wondering if any of you had these types installed and if you can verify which ones are greaseable? Here's what I've found: 1.) Mcquay Norris FA1171E - Ball joint front upper; extreme $38.99/ea 2.) Mcquay Norris FA1171 - Ball joint front upper 3.) Mcquay Norris FA1754 - Ball joint front lower Then there's another company offering "Heavy Duty design" ball joints 1.) TRW 10339HD (upper) $48.99 2.) TRW 104149HD (lower) $79.99 These do not have "greaseable" in the description, but the pictures show what looks to be a grease fitting. Other parts for a ball joint replacement job Those of you that've had it done, can you verify if I'm missing any parts from the list here (maybe it's listed in an invoice)? (2) F81Z-4A322-AA -- Yellow o-ring for hub assembly $2.20/ea ($4.40 total) (2) F81Z-3254-CB -- Axle shaft main seal $24.40/ea ($48.80 total) (2) F81Z-1S175-HCA -- Inside axle shaft seal $12.92/ea ($25.84 total)

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Part numbers for greaseable ball joint installation?

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rozett

• Limington, ME, USA

• Registered on 1/10/2003

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Posted:1/4/2005 05:35

Eric, I had to replace my ball joints at 70k miles. Actually, the drivers side were bad and I chose to replace both sides. My mechanic (used to be a team lead at the local Ford shop) checked on OEM joints but non were greasable. So I went with NAPA. Even with the risk of dirt and moisture, I felt that the greasables had to give me better life than 70K.

//bruce

2000 Excursion Limited V10 4x4
ART brakes, Rancho RSX shocks, Hellwig rear sway bar, SD grille, V10 badges, Sylvania Silverstars, clear corners, and Bridgestone Dueler A/T REVO 285s.

Richard Smith

• Knoxville, TN, USA

• Registered on 10/4/2003

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Posted:2/4/2005 06:59

Here's what I do and have done for a long time. I get a Hypodermic Type Grease Injector from Advance Auto or equal and grease all those sealed ball joints. I have never had to replace a ball joint or tie rod end (in 50 years of driving) that I have greased on a regular basis. Grease-in keeps dirt and water-out! Sometimes you can drill and tap a hole in the sealed ball joint and screw in a Zerk -just be careful to pick out the chips.

From a long time Ford Fan and retired Ford PowerTrain Engineer in Tennessee!!!!

birdman127

• baltimore, MD, USA

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Posted:2/4/2005 18:05

Thanks for that tip Richard

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Part numbers for greaseable ball joint installation?

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