Lower Control Arm Replacement

[Jeffjad]

Now you have me wondering...I did all the cross-referencing I could think of when I ordered my TTX upper and lowers and that is what I came up with, so I ordered and extra set. Maybe I need to pull the truck apart here one of these weekends and check

Yeah, crazy that I can't find a ball joint for a 5th gen anywhere on the interwebs. Report back if you find anything out, I will do the same. Seems silly to replace the entire LCA everytime.

 

[CHeYeNNe71]

Yeah, crazy that I can't find a ball joint for a 5th gen anywhere on the interwebs. Report back if you find anything out, I will do the same. Seems silly to replace the entire LCA everytime.

OEM doesn't allow simple replacement I believe. I know the upper can't be replaced OEM. Have to replace full UCA.

 

[Jeffjad]

OEM doesn't allow simple replacement I believe. I know the upper can't be replaced OEM. Have to replace full UCA.

Correct, OEM ball joints are not replaceable which is why I got Mevotech when my OEM wote out. I didn't know Mevotech would be so greedy and make you buy the whole LCA again instead of just the ball joint.

 

[CHeYeNNe71]

Correct, OEM ball joints are not replaceable which is why I got Mevotech when my OEM wote out. I didn't know Mevotech would be so greedy and make you buy the whole LCA again instead of just the ball joint.

I would try reaching out to them and asking. I had to do that before with Bilstein for parts. This way you'll have confirmation. I'm swapping in the TTX Lowers as well soon, but I'm adding a lift when I do.

 

[Jeffjad]

I would try reaching out to them and asking. I had to do that before with Bilstein for parts. This way you'll have confirmation. I'm swapping in the TTX Lowers as well soon, but I'm adding a lift when I do.

I did, that's how I discovered this little Easter Egg.

 

[CHeYeNNe71]

Good morning Cheyenne,



Thank you for reaching out to us. The ball joint on control arm CTXMS251267 is not replaceable. It is recommended to replace the entire component should a dust seal be compromised as any length of time in service with a damaged boot exponentially reduces the overall useful service life of the part, therefore we recommend reaching out to your initial point of purchase to have this part replaced.

Well that's pathetic!!

 

[Jeffjad]

Good morning Cheyenne,



Thank you for reaching out to us. The ball joint on control arm CTXMS251267 is not replaceable. It is recommended to replace the entire component should a dust seal be compromised as any length of time in service with a damaged boot exponentially reduces the overall useful service life of the part, therefore we recommend reaching out to your initial point of purchase to have this part replaced.

Well that's pathetic!!
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I guess sometimes we have to learn the hard way.

I am certainly going to try the 4th gen ball joint before I purchase a whole new lca. I'm almost positive they can be pressed out.

 

[CHeYeNNe71]

Yeah, I'd be surprised if they're both not the same really.

 

[CH3NO2LOVER]

Yeah, crazy that I can't find a ball joint for a 5th gen anywhere on the interwebs. Report back if you find anything out, I will do the same. Seems silly to replace the entire LCA everytime.

Looking at my schedule it probably wont be as soon as I would like , but since we have a race in Maryland coming up I probably need to take a sick day or two from work.

 

[CHeYeNNe71]

Looking at my schedule it probably wont be as soon as I would like , but since we have a race in Maryland coming up I probably need to take a sick day or two from work.

Doooo It!! Works overrated