Ball Joint replace ablity?

[Racing4funn]

I want to do the upper and lower joints before an alignment but they dont seem to be pressed in nor removable in anyway Ive ever seen.

Any advice?

Thanks!

 

[Tahoe14]

What year, make, model?

 

[LRob]

Yes we need year and all but.....if im thinking its what you’re describing, you are better off buying the upper and lower control arm assemblies. You will get new BJs and bushings. MOOG or OEM will be good.


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[Racing4funn]

2015 XL 2wd. Want to do a front up level (or a bit higher). Is MOOG have a better joint for lifting? are 4wd uppers different than 2wd?

 

[ajs800]

Our 15 had one go out and was told it's better to replace the entire assembly as mentioned.

 

[Racing4funn]

Im shopping the complete upper arm and there are several differences. One being the slightly longer to correct camber on lifted trucks (Rouge Racing, Rough Country) and thats clear to me but..

Why do I find arms that state for replacing cast aluminum army only (replacement parts are always cast iron) and will not replace factory iron arms. I also find arms that state the other way being they only work with iron factory arms and not aluminum.

Clearly buying the wrong part would be could be bad but I cant wrap my head around when shopping for a upper arm 2wd 2015 Yukon XL, I find both type listings and both claim fitment. Mine is cast aluminum but did GM really use two different arms in the same year on same 2wd truck and in what way would it matter?

I also come across uppers listed only for police package and wont work with any other. Really? Id think if I was lowering then it would be perfect (but Im not. Actually going up a few inches)

 

[Tahoe14]

Use your VIN number and the Dealer can tell you the correct part #. Then shop for the best pricing. Ebay, Amazon, Google search. On Ebay some Dealers offer free shipping and no tax.

 

[Racing4funn]

Use your VIN number and the Dealer can tell you the correct part #. Then shop for the best pricing. Ebay, Amazon, Google search. On Ebay some Dealers offer free shipping and no tax.

The dealer is not going to be able to suggest what MOOG, Rough Country, Mevotech, or any other unheard of brand to get.

 

[dbbd1]

The dealer is not going to be able to suggest what MOOG, Rough Country, Mevotech, or any other unheard of brand to get.

No, but if you get the correct number for your vehicle, you can then cross reference it.

 

[Tahoe14]

Racin4funn, Your very first post "I want to do the upper and lower joints before an alignment but they dont seem to be pressed in nor removable in anyway Ive ever seen." I must have missed your aftermarket parts question.