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Old Mar 1, 2016 | 09:13 AM
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Are all the ball joints the same upper front and rear .... And lower front and rear ???? On a Base 2004 ????
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Originally Posted by RAiN 1999
Are all the ball joints the same upper front and rear .... And lower front and rear ???? On a Base 2004 ????
Thx Rain 1999
Yes, they are the same .

Moog & Raybestos are probably the best you can get !

Uppers - Moog K500134 x 4
Lowers - Moog K6537 x 4
or:
Uppers - Raybestos 500-1128 x 4
Lowers - Raybestos 500-1339 x 4

All 4 corners take the same part numbers for upper and lower.

I replaced all 8 on my 04 a few years ago.

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Yes, they are the same .

Moog & Raybestos are probably the best you can get !

Uppers - Moog K500134 x 4
Lowers - Moog K6537 x 4
or:
Uppers - Raybestos 500-1128 x 4
Lowers - Raybestos 500-1339 x 4

All 4 corners take the same part numbers for upper and lower.

I replaced all 8 on my 04 a few years ago.
Thx .... Just made my research for parts really easy any special method to the removal and installation procedures? I know I'm dealing with aluminum and freeze the ball joints and heat the control arm at the ball joint.
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Thx .... Just made my research for parts really easy any special method to the removal and installation procedures? I know I'm dealing with aluminum and freeze the ball joints and heat the control arm at the ball joint.
That's pretty much it. Take your time and don't rush it. One thing I can't stress ENOUGH....make sure, 110% sure, that you have it lined up straight and true.
You DO NOT want the ball joint going in at an angle !

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Does the HF ball joint tool work on these?

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Does the HF ball joint tool work on these?

I used a Hydraulic Press to install mine but I don't see why it wouldn't work.





When I replaced all of my ball joints I purchased a used set of knuckles off of a wreck. Removed the ball joints using a press as pictured above and used a Hyd. Press to install them. I guess the only thing with a Press kit like that is to make sure it's all lined up properly before you use the impact wrench to press the ball joint in.

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Originally Posted by huesmann
Does the HF ball joint tool work on these?

Thats what I used,But I did it with the a arms off the car.Its alittle rough getting the ball joint to go straight,Good luck.
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