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99' Frd Expl 4.0l - Pass Upper Ball Joint


Jumante
11-10-2009, 12:27 PM
I just noticed my pass. upper ball joint boot has deteriorated. I shot some grease in the boot and wrapped it with the universal duck tape until I can get to the parts store in a few days. Just have one slight problem. The one I have is the two piece type. The one piece that holds the bushings is a bracket, the second piece that holds the ball joint, bolts onto that bracket. I can find the ball joint piece but not the bracket. I would like to change both. Apparently ford over the years has changed the unit to a one piece control arm which looks just like the drivers side. My question is, should I just replace the ball joint piece or should I just remove them both and go with the one piece? Looking for some help.

intimadatorsquizz
11-10-2009, 02:30 PM
Dorman makes aftermarket arms for the Explorer's

https://www.dormanproducts.com/cgi-bin/vm91corp30r/classdtl.p?clt=hwrap1&sid=ajHTfijipBbjbhbr012278242873407389&tid=55918&rid=0x00314361

Jumante
11-10-2009, 06:57 PM
Thanks for the quick reply. Checked out the site but still couldn't find the bushing braket. BTW, Born and raised in Doylestown, Pa

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