Lower ball joint

[Cowdog]

So I’m thinking I need to replace my ball joints but it looks like i can’t just replace the ball joint. I’ve got a 2015 ram 1500 long horn RWD. The cap looks like it’s got 4 sports holding it instead of a snap ring. Basically can just the ball joint be replaced or do I need to do the whole lower A arm


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[Brandon-w]

U can do just the balljoint.

 

[Cowdog]

What’s the best way to get the cap looking thing off


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[Brandon-w]

Air hammer with a chissel bit just push them towards center of balljoint. Or old-school with chissel and hammer. Just don't damage the control arm. Once those are pushed in use a balljoint press and it should slide out with a few twists.

 

[Cowdog]

So just push in the 4 pushed in spots ?


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[Brandon-w]

Yupp.

 

[Cowdog]

One last thing do you know what ones to order or what to ask for ?
Would it be the same if I get ones for a 4x4


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[Brandon-w]

What year and model is your truck? Guessing it's nit a 4x4.

 

[Cowdog]

2015 1500 long horn rwd


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[Brandon-w]

ACDELCO 45D1535
MOOG K500344
Are lowers that will fit as far as I know. If you do end up getting one from a parts store make sure it comes with the snap ring retainer. I personally like those more for just an added safety.

 

[Cowdog]

Thanks now I know what I’m doing this weekend


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[Brandon-w]

You Need any help just hit me Up. May be hauling on the weekend but I'll chime In when I have service.

 

[daveray9]

Curious how this goes... I might have to do it myself..

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[Lyle Longboat]

TTX Mevotechs are a pretty damn good lower ball
Joint. When my Moog’s go, I’m replacing with them.

 

[daveray9]

TTX Mevotechs are a pretty damn good lower ball
Joint. When my Moog’s go, I’m replacing with them.

I was thinking about these, but my bushings are toast too... replacing both and the ball joing.. at that point seems easier to just buy a new one.

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[Lyle Longboat]

But the whole Mevotech lower control arm with this joint. I can’t remember the part number but search for the ball joint and it should be easy to find. It’s an ugly green colour though lol. Easier to do then just swapping a ball joint.

 

[Eclipse Aries]

I did the lower ball joint when I replaced my struts. Pretty straight forward, even with 4x4. I did the Moog. Handling was vastly improved. Originals are not meant to last 70K miles

 

[stenerson]

So I’m thinking I need to replace my ball joints but it looks like i can’t just replace the ball joint. I’ve got a 2015 ram 1500 long horn RWD. The cap looks like it’s got 4 sports holding it instead of a snap ring. Basically can just the ball joint be replaced or do I need to do the whole lower A arm

I haven't done it on my 4th gen yet. On my 3rd gen I would use the Ball joint/Ujoint kit from autozone. You can borrow them free with a deposit.