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02-24-2008, 04:20 PM #1
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79 T/A -91 Firebird- 1998 Trans Am -Oynx Black
Ball Joint is popping and boot is GONE
Alright.. so when doing some brake work I found out the ball joint that goes to my rack and pinion steering on the passenger side is fried..
Im going to replace both at the same time.. SO....
1. Where do I get a replacement?
2. Front end alignment is neccesary.. correct?
3. Do I need a press for the ball joint?
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02-24-2008, 04:22 PM #2
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02-24-2008, 04:33 PM #3
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79 T/A -91 Firebird- 1998 Trans Am -Oynx Black
ive never worked on many balljoints cept on my WWII jeep.. had the pitman arm, the steering shaft and the ball joints fall all at once while driving down the road..
So.. considering I was going only about 15mph in the jeep.. i dont want this to happen at high speed on me...
Prior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance......
Thanks
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02-24-2008, 04:38 PM #4
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02-24-2008, 04:41 PM #5
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79 T/A -91 Firebird- 1998 Trans Am -Oynx Black
I took it apart and pumped what was left of the boot with grease.. going to oreillys in the morning... its 741... and oreillys closes at 8... and im 15 minutes away... GAY...
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02-24-2008, 06:45 PM #6
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02-24-2008, 06:59 PM #7
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79 T/A -91 Firebird- 1998 Trans Am -Oynx Black
Ill measure and try to get it placed back in as much as possible but it already needs a front end alignment..getting info tommorow
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02-26-2008, 03:29 PM #8
I dont have any popping but my Tie-rod boots need to be replaced...can this be done with out lifting the car up or can I put the car on ramps and unbolt the nut and replace the boot? and anyone know what size boot i need? thanks! oh this for the outter tie-rod.
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02-26-2008, 03:34 PM #9
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02-26-2008, 03:37 PM #10Cold Air Intake, Muffler Delete, Vinci High Performance Dual Valve Springs, Hardened Pushrods, Yella Terra 1.85 Rockers, Some Hydropdipped Stuff, Strut Tower Brace, Some SS Badges, boost/vacuum gauge, fuel pressure gauge, some checkered stripes, drilled/slotted rotors, ZL1addons Stealth wickerbill, Ruxifey LED side markers
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02-26-2008, 03:39 PM #11
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02-26-2008, 03:41 PM #12
ok thanks all I needed to know. that wont be a prob.
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