1998 Dodge Truck Lower ball joints

Tiny
TOPCOP128
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  • 1998 DODGE TRUCK
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 118,000 MILES
Is it true that on a '98 Ram 1500 the lower ball joints are tack welded to the control arms?
If that is the case, won't I have to purchase new control arms to replace the ball joints, or is there any way to remove the ball joints from the control arms?
Sunday, August 3rd, 2008 AT 7:18 AM

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Tiny
MERLIN2021
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For the prices I see, I doubt it, all you need is a ball joint press, autozone rents the tool and refunds the deposit when you return it.


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Sunday, August 3rd, 2008 AT 7:42 AM

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