# 2003 Ford Ranger Ball Joints

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-ranger-ball-joints/78637>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [April 12, 2013, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-ranger-ball-joints/78637 "2013-04-12T21:34:19Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![Vix](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/a88e4f/32.png) [@Vix](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vix)\
**Post date:** [April 12, 2013, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-ranger-ball-joints/78637/1 "2013-04-12T21:34:19Z")

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I need to replace my upper and lower ball joints. I know that I can purchase the parts for around $200. I would like to know what it would be a ball park figure to have them replaced in the Chicago-land area?

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**Author:** ![the\_same\_mountainbike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\
**Post date:** [April 12, 2013, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-ranger-ball-joints/78637/2 "2013-04-12T21:39:58Z")

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Labor rates vary. Call around and get some quotes.

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**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\
**Post date:** [April 12, 2013, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-ranger-ball-joints/78637/3 "2013-04-12T23:20:23Z")

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@Vix upper ball joints are NOT available for your Ford Ranger with a stock setup. If the upper ball joints are worn, you need to get complete control arms. UNLESS YOU HAVE AFTERMARKET UPPER ARMS WITH REPLACEABLE BALL JOINTS.

Chilton labor times for lower ball joints:  
OEM 1.5hrs  
"regular" 2.2hrs

Replace upper arms  
OEM 0.8hrs  
"regular" 1.2hrs

Front end alignment  
OEM 1.5hrs  
"regular" 2.3hrs