Ball Joints wearing out

[KaptainKam]

Hi everyone,

I bought my '14 Raptor back in December and have loved it since. The thing is virtually bulletproof as I have done a ton of redneck offroading that caused some parts to go bad. The ball joints being the cause of a very annoying squeak and so now I'm replacing them. Any advice on what else I should look for/do while I replace them? Thanks in advance

 

[B E N]

I just did both of mine on my 11, also had to do one inner and one outer tie rod, check those, check your wheel bearings. Tough trucks but stuff still wears with hard use. Will drive like a different critter after your done.

 

[Sozzy12]

How many miles? May look at the IWEs and lines as long as you are in there.

 

[truckarl]

Don't forget to inspect the UCA's.

 

[onthebrake]

Lower ball joints just replaced on my '17 SCREW, with only 18 k miles. Only been in the snow once for a weekend and daily driver.

 

[DezertRaptor]

I just did both of mine on my 11, also had to do one inner and one outer tie rod, check those, check your wheel bearings. Tough trucks but stuff still wears with hard use. Will drive like a different critter after your done.

What brand balljoints did you go with?

 

[B E N]

Motorcraft.

 

[Dane]

Shocks?

 

[B E N]

@DezertRaptor sent a pm asking for ball joint part numbers

Lower --
Right: BL3Z-3050-B-3223166
Left: BL3Z-3050-B-3223165

The uppers are not servicable and you must replace the entire UCA.

AL3Z-3084-B - Right
AL3Z-3085-B - Left

 

[DezertRaptor]

Thanks!