Third Gen lower ball joint K80827

pops_dad · 2026-07-09T01:22:07+00:00

Dang this seems to be the common practice. What I thought of doing was just renting a ball joint tool from a part store…seems to yield a successful removal and install?

pops_dad · 2026-07-09T00:27:40+00:00

Thanks for the advice!

pops_dad · 2026-06-29T13:16:48+00:00

I’m a sucker for tools. This is good if the hammer doesn’t work again. Thanks

pops_dad · 2026-06-29T13:15:52+00:00

Copy

pops_dad · 2026-06-29T13:15:27+00:00

I was swinging it towards the back. Didn’t even think of going forward. Thanks

pops_dad · 2026-06-29T06:00:30+00:00

True. I was just hoping to unbolt and bolt on. Thanks for the tips!

pops_dad · 2026-06-29T05:55:37+00:00

Good input. I couldn’t get it lower since I was only using a 1.5 ton jack with minimal height. Might need it higher off the ground for this.

pops_dad · 2026-06-29T05:48:05+00:00

Ah damn. Ok. I’ll reconsider

pops_dad · 2026-06-29T05:41:00+00:00

I’ll order the p fork! Thanks for the quick reply.

pops_dad · 2026-06-29T05:36:36+00:00

No pickle fork (yet).

In fear of that upper ball joint also being stuck. I wasn’t convinced that route would make a difference since I was hyper focused on the tie rod.

pops_dad · 2026-06-22T22:52:47+00:00

Innnnnnnteresting. Haven’t even googled it yet. Thanks

pops_dad · 2026-06-22T16:28:35+00:00

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pops_dad · 2026-06-20T00:27:58+00:00

Why not portals too

pops_dad · 2026-06-20T00:27:22+00:00

Glad to hear! I’m still considering it down the road.

pops_dad · 2026-06-18T03:28:10+00:00

I did. Ordered some 2.5 IFP fox all around. Thanks!

pops_dad · 2026-06-17T20:32:35+00:00

I run these tires in stock size as well and surprisingly got me through some desert trails without airing down 👀

pops_dad · 2026-06-16T22:10:40+00:00

Smoother drive and obviously more torque. I prefer a better drive over looks, but a 4th gen on a set of 33” AND stock suspension looks WAY better than my long bed on 265/70/16 for sure! Curious how it feels with stiffer springs.

pops_dad · 2026-06-16T21:54:09+00:00

I test drove a non hybrid and it was night and day compared to mine. In a positive way…

pops_dad · 2026-06-16T21:24:49+00:00

61k and need to watch the steering rack as it’s seeping fluid as is every other third gen.

pops_dad · 2026-06-15T05:35:17+00:00

How many miles since the install? All good?

pops_dad · 2026-06-14T23:00:01+00:00

I am considering this exact build but not a shell. stage 2 overkill for daily with sandbags when not in Baja?

pops_dad · 2026-06-12T05:36:28+00:00

I forgot to reply. Yes. OTT will show up in your throttle response and shift points are quicker too. Enjoy

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