I took my 98 4X4 in for an alignment today and was told I'd need to replace my ball joints, and possibly a control arm. For the $900 bucks they wanted I'd figure I'd do it myself, but when I went to buy the ball joints, the guy told me I wouldn't be able to do it without a ball joint press to get them back in--kind of like what the Chilton manual says. Now, reading through the posts, I haven't seen anyone use a tool more complex than a pickle fork, and if I spend the $250 on the press I might as well have the shop do it 'cause I don't see myself using a ball joint puller on a regular basis. So how do you guys get the ball joints back in? Also, once I get the ball joints done, what should I be looking for with this 'possibly needing attention' control arm? This is my first delve into suspension, so I apreciate all your help, and hope I don't sound too silly.
Cheers,
L.