Ball Joint
Shop Cost
$700
DIY Parts
$80
You Save
$620
Tools Required (8)
Jack & jack stands
Socket set
Ball joint press kitRENT
Breaker bar
Pickle fork
Torque wrench
Penetrating oil
Pry bar
Parts & Consumables
Ball joint(s)Cotter pins
Pro Tip Rent press free from AutoZone/O'Reilly.
🚗 Vehicle-Specific Notes
Ford F-150
Press-in style. Rent ball joint press from auto parts store. Upper and lower.
Extra tools: Ball joint press kit (rent free)
Honda
Lower ball joint press-in. Control arm replacement is often easier (includes BJ).
Toyota
4Runner/Tacoma: upper BJ is bolt-in. Lower is press-in. Aftermarket arms available.
Chevrolet
Trucks: press-in. Snap ring retention. Rent press from AutoZone free.
Jeep
Heavy-duty ball joints. Dana axle: press-in. Knuckle-side is easier with C-clamp tool.