Auto Parts: Ball joints, 1979 ford bronco, ford bronco

Question
QUESTION: I have a 1979 Ford Bronco, where are the ball joints on my truck? also how do I replace them? I have new ones. for the most part I'm pretty familiar with the rest of the components on the front end of my truck but that is one part i don't know how to locate/fix, so any info will be of great help. thank you

ANSWER: Hi James,

Forgive me for passing on this question. Improperly installed ball joints could cause serious injury and death. If you are totally unfamiliar with how they are installed, or even where they are, please have a professional look at it for you. The small amount of money is NOT worth you losing your life over or someone elses life.

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Thanks for the question, I hope this information was helpful to you.
Fred
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QUESTION: I appreciate you greatly, some good information to know. Thanks for lookin' out.

Answer
Hi James,

Thank YOU. Most users would have told me off with the answer I gave. It is always wise to know your limitations. Besides that, I think yours are pressed-in, in which case you'd need a ball-joint press to install the new ones. Since all modern ball joints are installed with rivets or nuts/bolts, ball-joint presses are not a common toolbox item anymore.

Have a nice day.

Fred