2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Ball joints, again

[46mech]

O. K. fellow Rammers,



I'm in need of replacing my ball joints. I've done the search thing and came up with a lot of talk from mostly 4WD owners. I'm hoping to get some tips, from personal experiences, on what is the easiest, safest way to change them out on a 2WD. Also, I saw that most members prefer the Moog brand, but Advanced Auto carries TRW and AutoZone carries McCuay-Norris. Does it matter what the brand if both places offer lifetime warranties?

Next, is DC the only place to get control arm bushings? I'm figuring that I might as well change them out while I have it all apart.



Thanks

 

[EMDDIESEL]

Off the subject, but is your TDR name "46Mech" as in CH-46 mechanic?

 

[46mech]

EMD, you got it!



These days I'm not so much the mechanic as I am the Maintenance Chief. I was a crew chief from '82 until '98 when I pinned on Gunny. Just picked up Master Sergeant so I owe 'em two years; retire in about July '04.



Maybe this was more than you were expecting, but I figured if you had knowledge of the CH-46, you'd know what I was talking about.



46mech

 

[EMDDIESEL]

I figured between the Virginia Beach location and 46Mech there was no mistaking it.

I spent a few weeks on the Boxer last year with HMH-361 and the 11th MEU. Heading back in December on there return leg.

Since this is a ball joint thread, ill continue this in PM's. If i dont respond its because the PM's are all messed up, i got 2 emails today saying i had new PM's and i went there and there were none.

 

[baby.driver]

TRW and McQuay-Norris are as good as Moog.

The bushings should be available at the same stores as the ball joints.



Jay

 

[46mech]

Thanks Jay.

 

[Jeff Knight]

I used the Mcquay-norris on my 95 4x4. They are a good piece. Jeff

 

[Mundgyver]

46mech



What squadrons were you in there Devel Dog. I was a CH 46- Avionicsman during your time in.



HMM-268, HMM-165, HMH-361, MARDET Whidbey & UH-1N, NAMTREDET NewRiver 84 to 88 CH-46 Instructor



Semper-FI Mundgyver