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Old 07-27-2013, 03:52 PM
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Default Rear lower ball joint questions

I have a ripped boot on my left lower ball joint that I did while replacing the wheel bearings. Thus, I have questions:
1) Can I replace the ball joint? What is the part number?
2) Where can I get one?
3) Can a new one be installed or does the control arm need to come off?
4) Can I just replace the boot?

Thanks in advance for any help.
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I did the same thing.

I bought one at Rock Auto. The A frame does not have to come off. I froze the new one and borrowed a press from Advance Auto.
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Originally Posted by jgump
I did the same thing.

I bought one at Rock Auto. The A frame does not have to come off. I froze the new one and borrowed a press from Advance Auto.
Any idea what the part number is? Most sites don't show one for the rear lower.
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Anyone know which ball joint to buy, since there is no listing for the rear lower?
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I believe the front and rear lower ball joints are the same, so the part you are looking for is Moog K6537.
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Originally Posted by TastyBacon
I believe the front and rear lower ball joints are the same, so the part you are looking for is Moog K6537.
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