chrisgerman1983

thank every one, didnt think about the wrap around. I was just thinking about mounting points. Any one ever shipped a bumper? wonder if it would be worth getting one sent all the way up to canada?

Just wondering if a aftermarket bumper from a WD21 will fit on a R50 pathfinder? I found a pretty good deal on one if it will. My bumper is pretty rotted so hopefully it will. Thanks in advance for any help!

i wonder if my knuckle is worn too? it still clunked a little after but it wasnt bad. it has been getting worse though. may have to try the C-clamp and retorque. So does the ball inside the joint actually spin as you were tightening it? How did you get a c-clamp on it good with the balljoint shaft getting in the way?

Got it all done. realized pretty quick i had no upper balljoints i just undid the snapring and the tierod ends (replaced them too) hardest part was lining up the 3 control arm bolts after, well that and trying to remove the tierods and balljoints with out a seperator i got the fork type. I had to walk to the parts store though.

Thanks for the help. read the haynes again and doesnt actually say to drop the whole thing just says to remove the CV. im gonna do like you guys said and just pull it out enough to free the balljoint. i didnt know i had upper balljoints though, maybe i should be replacing them too??

I am planning on changing my balljoints this weekend, does anybody have any advice? even things that may seem obvious to most! In the haynes manual is says to drop the axle. is it easier to just remove the CV's?... if somebody could pretty much walk me through it, it would be much appreciated. I usually would have a mechanic do this kind of thing but money is tight so its time to get my hands dirty