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Old May 17, 2006 | 07:28 AM
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tie rod and ball joint replacement

Guys,

How difficult is it for someone with medium mechanic skills to do this? Or am I best taking it to a shop and getting them to do the work?

Thanks

James
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Old May 20, 2006 | 11:13 PM
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The tie rods are easy enough for the do-it-yourselfer, though you will need an alignment afterwards. The ball joints would need to be pressed out, which could be tricky if you don't have a press.
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Old May 21, 2006 | 11:26 AM
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Thanks Dan, I have just taken the car round to a mechanic, he is going to do the work Tuesday, better a professional do it that me!
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Old May 27, 2006 | 11:38 AM
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I just had the balljoints replaced. They looked like a sucker that was sent threw the shredder.

Also i need a new tie rod (the inner i believe) and they need a new rack. My poor baby
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Old May 31, 2006 | 08:09 PM
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James, i'd just replace the whole control arm assembly withg 03/04 cobra units. Stiffer bushing, new ball joints and a slightly better turning radius. Ryan did it on my old Mystic and it drove great afterwards.

But thats just me
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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 02:05 AM
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Scott, nice idea, but I was wanting to sepnd around the $50 mark to get it fixed, not $500
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