Tie rods and ball joints

[cabledawg]

How hard are ball joints and rod ends to change out for someone that has never done it? My GF's Burb needs to have the front end done, and I was going to save her the hassle of going to a shop. Thanks in advance.

 

[imiceman44]

How hard are ball joints and rod ends to change out for someone that has never done it? My GF's Burb needs to have the front end done, and I was going to save her the hassle of going to a shop. Thanks in advance.

The tie rods and the drag link ends are easy, the axle ball joints are a little harder.
You will need a fork or a ball joint press.
Hopefully all you need are the steering ball joints and you'll be good.

 

[TeamRedneck]

Rod ends are cake if you have an air hammer with a pickle fork attachment. Never messed with ball joints.