Control arm or ball joint?

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rabbie303

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So it would seem I need to replace the ball joints in my 2003 1500 QC.
My question is, would it be easier to replace the entire control arm since it has the ball joint included in the assembly (that i'm looking at), or just rent a ball joint press and replace the upper and lower ball joints.

I looking for the easiest way to do this.
 

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So it would seem I need to replace the ball joints in my 2003 1500 QC.
My question is, would it be easier to replace the entire control arm since it has the ball joint included in the assembly (that i'm looking at), or just rent a ball joint press and replace the upper and lower ball joints.

I looking for the easiest way to do this.
Just do the entire control arm, no presses and fresh ball joints and bushings. That's the way a went.
 
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rabbie303

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Fair enough! Thanks for the help. First time doing this so I'm trying not to go the crazy route ;)
 
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